The IPHES-CERCA provides a spacious and stimulating research environment, with laboratories fully equipped to analyze a wide range of biotic and abiotic remains recovered from archaeological contexts. Our researchers work with state-of-the-art technologies, including advanced computing systems, digital microscopy, conservation and restoration facilities, as well as 3D imaging and photogrammetry tools that enable increasingly precise documentation and analysis.
Over the years, we have established strong collaborations with leading international research teams, united by a shared commitment to preserving, advancing, and disseminating knowledge of our common archaeological heritage. These partnerships enhance the global reach and scientific impact of our work.
Read moreDriven by a sustained commitment to excellence, our institute develops multidisciplinary projects that foster collaboration and frequently lead to the emergence of new conceptual and methodological frameworks. Through innovative excavation techniques, advanced analytical methods, and original theoretical models, the IPHES-CERCA researchers continuously challenge established paradigms and open new paths of inquiry.
Throughout its history, the IPHES-CERCA has prioritized the rigorous development and testing of scientific hypotheses grounded in high-quality empirical data, while embracing ambitious research questions that push the boundaries of the field. This approach has positioned the institute as an international reference in archeological research, consistently contributing significant advances and setting new standards.
Importantly, our research also engages with pressing global challenges. By examining how past human populations responded to climate change, resource limitations, and shifting ecosystems, we generate critical insights into resilience, adaptability, and long-term sustainability. In this way, while firmly rooted in fundamental research, our work carries meaningful implications for contemporary and future societies.
Ultimately, frontier research at IPHES-CERCA is defined by intellectual rigor, methodological innovation, and a persistent drive to expand the horizons of human knowledge, deepening our understanding of where we come from and what it means to be human.