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ScapeCon (or scapecon) is an annual conference series aimed at early career researchers in Aegean Bronze Age archaeology and neighboring disciplines. It was initiated in 2018 at the University of Heidelberg, Department of Classical Archaeology. The name of the conference series derives from the title of the first installment "No (e)scape? - A Relational Achaeology of Man, Nature and Thing" and was adapted in later cycles as "ScapeCon".
Scapecon explicitly invites (very) early career scholars, beginning with graduate students that are in the process of obtaining their MA or Ph.D. degrees or have only recently done so. It is a platform for presenting their research, to gain experience in drafting, delivering, and publishing papers and networking in an encouraging and supportive environment. The conference is organized by an annually changing committee of young researchers pursuing their degree in Classical or Prehistoric Archaeology and related disciplines. The venues change annualy, new venues being selected at the end of each year's conference.
Conference venues and themes
[edit]2018: University of Heidelberg
[edit]Conference Theme: No (e)scape? - A Relational Achaeology of Man, Nature and Thing[1]
The conference took place form 23 to 25 March 2018 in hybrid format and revolved about the theoretical concept of relational archaeology and the proceedings published through Propylaeum (Specialized information service ancient studies) of the Heidelberg University Library.[2]
2019: University of Poznań
[edit]Conference Theme: No (e)scape? Society, Environment, and Artifacts Entrapped
The second installment took place in March 2019 and continued the theoretical framework of the first installment, building on that. The proceedings were published in the journal Fontes Archaeologici Posnanienses.[3]
2020: University of Groningen
[edit]Conference Theme: No (e)scape? Breaking Boundaries: Negotiating Change in the Aegean Bronze Age[4] The conference was delayed from its original schedule in spring due to the Covid-19 pandemic and took place online on 22 and 29 September and 6 October 2020. The proceedings were published as a supplement volume of the journal Tijdschrift voor Mediterrane Archeologie.[5]
2021: University of Crete (Rethymno)
[edit]Conference Theme: No (e)scape? (R)evolutions: In Search of Radical-Scapes in the Aegean Bronze Age[6] The fourth installment took place in a hybrid format from 22 to 25 October 2021, hosted at the University of Crete in Rethymno. The proceedings are forthcoming.[7]
Conferece Theme: No (e)scape from Bits and Pieces: Towards an Archaeology of Fragmentation in the Aegean Bronze Age[8]
The 5th international post-graduate and early career scholars’ conference in Aegean archaeology took place in hybrid format from 24 to 27 November 2022, organized by the AEGIS research group's doctoral researchers. The proceedings were published in the AEGIS series as vol. 29.[9]
Conference Theme: ScapeCon 6: Contextualizing Fire in Aegean Prehistory[10]
Scapecon 6 took place from December 2-3 focusing on the contextualization of fire in prehistoric Aegean by the concept and the perception of fire and its material dimension.[11]
Conference Theme: ScapeCon 7: Techniques Make Perfect. Exploring Crafts and Practices in Aegean Prehistoric Societies[12]
The 7th installment took place 28-29 March 2025. Proceedings of the conference were not published.
2026: University of Catania
[edit]Conference Theme: No Escape Timing. Life Cycles, Seasonality and Human Activities in the Bronze Age Aegean[13]
From 26-29 May 2026, the University of Catania hosted the 8th circular of the conference, which aimed to explore concepts of time through daily and ritual activity, work organization, broader social rhythms, seasons, and biological cycles.
2027 University of Lublin
[edit]Conference Theme: ScapeCon 9: Transforming Scapes. Processes of Transformation and Continuity in the Prehistoric
Aegean[14] The upcoming conference will take place at the University of Lublin from 27-28 May 2027. It will focus on transformation in the prehistoric Aegean, covering the topics of innovation, adaptation, and persistence as evidenced in the material record.
Participation
[edit]ScapeCon is funded by third-party funding and host institutions, aiming to keep it accessible through zero participation fees both for researchers presenting and for visitors. Hybrid lectures have been the rule to date. Interested researchers can submit abstracts to the annually circulated call for papers.
Recorded Sessions
[edit]Most installments of the ScapeCon series are recorded, and some lectures are available through youtube channel, given that permission was granted by the relevant speakers at the conference. There are currently two youtube channels that host ScapeCon 1 (2018) and Scapecon 4 (2021).
References
[edit]- ↑ DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst. "No (e)scape - DAAD-Stiftung". www.daad-stiftung.de. Archived from the original on 2026-06-12. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ Ayash; et al. (05.12.2019). "no (e)scape? Towards a Relational Archaeology of Man, Nature, and Thing in the Aegean Bronze Age (Conference, Heidelberg, 23–25 March 2018)". Propylaeum DOK. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ "Temat specjalny: Contributions to the Mediterranean Archaeology Przyczynki do archeologii śródziemnomorskiej" (PDF). Fontes Archaeologici Posnanienses. 56. 2020.
- ↑ "No Escape Scapecon 2020, Groningen. Towards an understanding of the Aegean Bronze Age through relational approaches - Sciencesconf.org". scapecon2020.sciencesconf.org. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ Rom - Turner - Filioglou - Slim . van den Beld, ed. (2021). Breaking Boundaries – Connecting the Aegean Bronze Age Proceedings of the 3rd Scapecon Conference, hosted online at the Groningen Institute for Archaeology on 22 and 29 September and 6 October 2020. Groningen.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ "NESTOR 638: Past Lectures and Conferences". 2021-10-31.
- ↑ "ScapeCon 2021: 4th International Post-Graduate and Early Career Conference". University of Crete. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "ScapeCon 2022". scapecon.minoan-aegis.net. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ Claeys; Dautais; Dubois; Regnier; Tsafou; Vendramin; Wolf, eds. (2024). ScapeCon 2022. Towards an Archaeology of Fragmentation in the Aegean Bronze Age. Vol. 29. Louvain-la-Neuve: Presses universitaires de Louvain. ISBN 978-2-39061-527-9.
- ↑ "SCAPE•CON 6". Τμήμα Ιστορίας και Αρχαιολογίας (in Greek). 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "SCAPE•CON 6". Τμήμα Ιστορίας και Αρχαιολογίας (in Greek). 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "ScapeCon 7: Techniques make perfect. Exploring Crafts and Practices in Aegean Prehistoric Societies. Conference Programme" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "No Escape Timinig. Life cycles, seasonality and human activities in the Bronze Age Aegean - Sciencesconf.org". scapecon8.sciencesconf.org. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "Call for Papers: ScapeCon IX Symposium – Paia". 2026-07-21. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
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