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We’re delighted to announce that all research articles accepted for publication in the European Journal of Archaeology from 16 October 2024 will be ‘open access’; published with a Creative Commons licence and freely available to read online (see the journal’s Open Access Options page for available licence options). We have an OA option for every author: The costs of open access publication will be covered through agreements between the publisher and the author’s institution, payment of APCs from grant or other funds, or else waived entirely, ensuring every author can publish and enjoy the benefits of OA. 

Please see the journal's Open Access Options page for instructions on how to request an APC waiver.

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  • ISSN: 1461-9571 (Print), 1741-2722 (Online)
  • Editor: Catherine J. Frieman Australian National University, Australia
  • Editorial board
The European Journal of Archaeology is the international, peer-reviewed journal of the European Association of Archaeologists aiming to publish the best new archaeological research undertaken in and around Europe. It is an open access journal in which all research content is published Gold Open Access.
Articles cover a wealth of topics, ranging from major reviews of the prehistoric and historic archaeology of Europe and neighbouring regions, to reports on key archaeological discoveries set within a European context, to cutting-edge research and debates on science-based archaeology, archaeological method and theory, public archaeology and the history of archaeology, to interviews reflecting upon the life and work of significant European archaeologists.
All articles are published with short, accessible abstracts in English, French and German. Instructions for contributors are available here. Submissions should follow the style guidelines and total no more than 8,000 words (with bibliography).
Call for General Editor (academic)

The European Journal of Archaeology is seeking to appoint a new academic General Editor, to take up office in September 2025, following the retirement of the current General Editor. Find out more.


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