Archaeological Remains Knowledge Exchange Network
WHAT WE DO
ARKEN is an independent not for profit charity founded to promote the study of archaeological remains through the exchange of archaeological knowledge.
Contact us at: [email protected]
WHAT WE OFFER
ARKEN was created to help archaeologists gain knowledge in specialisms that may not be accessible within their country by supporting the free exchange of information and providing certain services.
At present we offer skills and services for archaeobotany
Fieldwork
We support pre-excavation planning and fieldwork for the processing of environmental samples.
Post-Excavation
We provide post-excavation services including result write up.
Skills & Volunteering
We provide training and volunteer opportuntities on excavations and post-excavation projects.
HELP SUPPORT US
ARKEN is only possible through the hard work of our volunteers and from charitable donations. Everything you donate goes towards preserving a piece of our history. We aim to make all our research open access, so have a look at our projects page to see what you could support today.
Contact us at: [email protected]
THE TEAM
DR KELLY REED
Founder
Archaeobotanist, specialising in charred macro-remains from the UK and SE Europe (Neolithic to 17th c. AD). Works as a Project Manager in HE.
EMILY LOIZOU
Trustee
Worked in the charitable sector since 2007 with previous roles in care and early years education.
DR CRYSTA KACZMAREK
Trustee
PhD in Greek and Roman archaeology. Academic translator from Italian & French to English. Today works as a contract’s specialist.