Abstract
We view human migration as the local, internal, international and intercontinental movements of people either freely or constrained. In spite of the complexities of theoretical and methodological debates, we note that migration often serves as the bedrock for social change when we take into account the interchange of ideas and the physical contact of people.
Migration is therefore such an important element of human behaviour that comprehensive studies are important. This session is therefore interested in addressing migrations and the resulting effects of cultural contact over all time scales and geographical areas.
We are particularly interested in the identification of the various types and modes of migrations in the archaeological record. This session encourages both theoretical and methodological presentations as well as detailed case studies.