Southern African Field Archaeology
- Publisher
- Albany Museum
- ISSN
- 1019-5785; 2789-1844
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Science and Technology
About this journal
Southern African Field Archaeology' is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the publication of original research in the field of archaeology, focusing specifically on Southern Africa. It encompasses a broad range of archaeological themes, including but not limited to, prehistoric, historic, and colonial archaeology, material culture studies, rock art analysis, landscape archaeology, and the application of new technologies in archaeological research. The journal prioritizes research that contributes significantly to the understanding of Southern Africa's rich and complex past, encompassing diverse cultural traditions, environmental histories, and human adaptations.
The journal caters to a diverse audience of scholars and practitioners in archaeology, anthropology, history, and related disciplines. This includes researchers, students, professionals working in heritage management, and those interested in the prehistory and history of Southern Africa. 'Southern African Field Archaeology' serves as a vital platform for disseminating cutting-edge research findings, fostering intellectual exchange, and facilitating the advancement of knowledge about the region's past.
'Southern African Field Archaeology' has had a significant impact on the field by promoting high-quality research, fostering collaboration among scholars, and contributing to the development of archaeological understanding in Southern Africa. Its publications have been widely cited in academic research and have contributed to the development of new theories and perspectives on the region's past. The journal has also played a key role in promoting the ethical and responsible management of archaeological resources and in raising awareness of the importance of preserving Southern Africa's cultural heritage.
Through its rigorous peer-review process and commitment to publishing high-quality research, 'Southern African Field Archaeology' has established itself as a leading journal in the field of Southern African archaeology. It continues to play a vital role in shaping the discourse, promoting research, and contributing to the understanding of the region's fascinating and complex past.
Volumes (16 articles)
Volume 19, Issue 1 (2024)
- Strathalan Cave revisited: Stone Age networks and environments at the foot of the Drakensberg, South Africa
- Ostrich eggshell beads from Little Muck Shelter, southern Africa: First impressions and regional perspectives
- Middle Stone Age fauna from the RS sub-member (MSA I) at Cave 1B, Klasies River Main site, South Africa
- Female figurines in Sudan from the Neolithic to Meroitic period (4600 BC to 350 AD): A review of their chronological and typological development
- The Jojosi Dongas: An interdisciplinary project to study the evolution of human behaviour and landscapes in open-air contexts
Volume 18, Issue 1 (2023)
- Woodstock Rocks: From Acheulean to Iron Age in the Waterberg, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- The fauna from Ratho Kroonkop, a rain-control site in the Shashe-Limpopo Confluence Area, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- A preliminary report of the excavation at Spitzkloof D rockshelter, Namaqualand, South Africa
- Diving into the collections: Analysing two excavated Sotho-Tswana compounds in the Suikerbosrand, Gauteng Province
- Using aerial survey to record new sites in the Keimoes kite landscape of South Africa
Volume 17, Issue 1 (2023)
- Entangled lives, relational ontology and rock paintings: Elephant and human figures in the rock art of the Western Cape, South Africa
- A bioarchaeological analysis of skeletal remains from Van Zyl’s farm, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
- Comparing morphological variability in handaxes from Penhill Farm and Amanzi Springs, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Preliminary results from archaeological investigations at Sudwala Caves, Mpumalanga, South Africa
- The remediation of Kruger Cave: A Later Stone Age and living heritage site in the western Magaliesberg
- True colours: Analysing apparent sedimentary divisions in the stratigraphic sequence of Umhlatuzana rockshelter (South Africa) using Munsell-based colour determinations