Arbeitsgemeinschaft Neolithikum

The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Neolithikum (AG Neolithikum) is a loose association of primarily German-speaking scholars dedicated to the study of the Neolithic period (Jungsteinzeit) worldwide. It operates within the framework of the German associations for archaeological research (Verbände für Altertumsforschung). The group's primary activity is an annual one- to two-day conference held in conjunction with the meeting of one of the three German archaeological associations. Each conference focuses on a specific theme, explored through presentations and discussions. The AG Neolithikum was founded in autumn 1970, when its first meeting took place in Göttingen on the topic "Gliederung und Terminologie des Mittelneolithikums in Süd- und Westdeutschland" (Structure and Terminology of the Middle Neolithic in Southern and Western Germany). The association is led by spokespersons elected for three-year terms. Its website serves to inform members and interested parties about the annual program and provides an overview of the Neolithic field. Membership is open to all interested persons, and those wishing to join the mailing list can send an informal email. The AG Neolithikum maintains links with archaeological organizations and publishes information about its history and past conference themes.

The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Neolithikum (AG Neolithikum) was established in autumn 1970, when its first meeting was held in Göttingen under the theme "Gliederung und Terminologie des Mittelneolithikums in Süd- und Westdeutschland" (Structure and Terminology of the Middle Neolithic in Southern and Western Germany). The association was created as a loose network of primarily German-speaking archaeologists specializing in the Neolithic period. Since its founding, the AG Neolithikum has convened annually in conjunction with the meetings of one of the three German associations for archaeological research. These one- to two-day conferences address specific themes through lectures and discussions. The history of the association, including its founding, goals, and development, was documented by A. Zeeb-Lanz in the article "Die AG Neolithikum - Gründungsgeschichte, Ziele, Entwicklung" published in Archäologische Informationen 25, 2002, pp. 23-32. The AG Neolithikum has been led by spokespersons elected for three-year terms. Since 1982, the spokespersons have included Henny Groenendijk, Jörg Schibler, M.-H. Wijnen, Peter J. Suter, Andreas Zimmermann, Barbara Ottaway, Erwin Keefer, Erika Riedmeier-Fischer, Detlef Gronenborn, Frank G. Fetten, Hans-Jürgen Beier, Helmut Spatz, Jörg Petrasch, Karin Riedhammer, Johannes Müller, Birgit Höhn, Annemarie Häußer, Andrea Zeeb-Lanz, Samuel van Willigen, Alexandra Krenn-Leeb, Erich Claßen, Thomas Doppler, Britta Ramminger, Dirk Schimmelpfennig, Thomas Link, Joanna Pyzel, Reena Perschke, Anneli O'Neill, Valeska Becker, Isabel Hohle, Nadia Balkowski, Franziska Schmid, Margit Georgi, Elisabeth Krewer, Alexandra Philippi, and Michael Müller. These individuals come from Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Austria, and Poland, reflecting the international character of the association. The AG Neolithikum continues to operate, with its website last updated on 30 January 2022, providing information on current activities, conference themes, and contact details.

• 2022

  Website last updated on 30 January 2022.

• 2002

  Article by A. Zeeb-Lanz documenting the history of the AG Neolithikum published in Archäologische Informationen 25.

• 1970

  First meeting held in Göttingen on the theme "Gliederung und Terminologie des Mittelneolithikums in Süd- und Westdeutschland".

A scholarly network for German-speaking Neolithic researchers, facilitating communication and annual thematic conferences.

1. 1AG Neolithikum - Willkommendirk-schimmelpfennig.de
2. 2AG Neolithikum - Geschichte der Arbeitsgemeinschaftdirk-schimmelpfennig.de
3. 3Arbeitsgemeinschaft Neolithikumwikidata.org