Archaeomineralogy and gemmology: mineral and rock artifacts throughout the centuries; mineral pigments and salts; biomineral materials; ceramics and natural glasses; jewellery; glyptic art; raw material supported strategy and the role of minerals and building stones in human culture; history of production, cutting and trade
Megalithic and stone-cut monuments
Metals, mining and archaeometallurgy
Geomorphology and geological processes related to cultural and historical objects and sites
Geophysical and remote methods in archaeology
Conservation and preservation of artifacts and cultural heritage

Two excursions - one before and one after the conference