The period around 1600 BC was in many parts of Europe a crucial turning point with a more or less radical
cultural break with the preceding period. This seminar will explore this break from the Aegean over the Carpathian
Basin to Scandinavia. The question will be posed of the potential impact of the Minoan eruption of
Santorini which took place 1613 ±13 BCE. Lectures address the theme ‘1600 BCE
from different angles and regions

Due to the limited capacity of Pejsestuen, registration is necessary to Helle Vandkilde before April 10th

12.00
Helle Vandkilde (AU):
Introduction to the theme 1600 BCE – a European
perspective

12.30
Walter Friedrich (Geo-Science AU)
The Minoan eruption of Santorini, local, regional,
global effects

13.00
Ingo Feeser (Archaeo-science CAU-Kiel)
Micro-traces: European environmental data

13.30 Coffee Break

14.00
Annette Højen Sørensen (AU)
The Aegean

14.30
Knut Rassmann (RGK - DAI)
The Carpathian Basin

15.00
Johan Ling (GU)
Copper ores and rock carvings

15.30
Kristian Kristiansen (GU)
The Steppe Corridor and other interesting
issues