Kristian Kristiansen

Kristian Kristiansen (born 21 August 1948) is a Danish archaeologist known for his contributions to the study of Bronze Age Europe, heritage studies and archaeological theory. He is a professor at the University of Gothenburg.

Education and career Kristiansen was born in Hyrup on 21 August 1948. obtaining his Special Magister Thesis from Aarhus University in 1975, and his Dr Phil at Aarhus University in 1998 on his synthesis "Europe Before History". He was the director of the Danish Archaeological Heritage Administration from 1979 to 1994, and since then has been a professor at the University of Gothenburg. European Archaeological Heritage Prize, 2005 Society for American Archaeology Book Award, 2007 (for The Rise of Bronze Age Society) Honorary fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, 2009 British Academy Grahame Clark Medal, 2016

Selected publications