Manuel Fernandez-Götz

Professor Manuel Fernandez-Götz, an expert in Later European Prehistory from Oxford, dives deep into the intriguing world of the Iron Age. He discusses the transformative impact of urbanization and state formation in ancient societies. The conversation covers the significance of the Hoineberg site as a bustling center of craftspeople and merchants. Fernandez-Götz highlights the role of advanced archaeological techniques like ancient DNA analysis in uncovering social dynamics, elite structures, and the interconnectedness of early Iron Age cultures.