At a Glance

The Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology is located in the former villa, built in 1906, of Hans Bohrdt, who was a painter for the Imperial Navy (1857–1945). As a historical discipline the subject of prehistoric archaeology is concerned with the study of artefacts and monuments and their cultural and historical significance.

Following the canon of subjects relating to archaeology offered at Freie Universität  Berlin, the subject matter deals with archaeological remains that were discovered in Europe through excavations and surveys dated to the time span from the emergence of humankind to the medieval period. Particular emphasis is placed upon the study of the development of sedentism during the Neolithic period (c. 8000 B.C.) until the migration period.