As an environmental archaeologist, I investigate how technological change—particularly processes that generate contamination and pollution—has shaped prehistoric societies and environments, focusing on evidence of societal reactions preserved in domestic activities and husbandry practices.
My research combines archaeological knowledge with environmental science and public health methods to uncover how societies reacted to technological changes. I use isotopic and trace-element analyses of animal and human remains, as well as sediments, to gain insights.
Through my work, I aim to enhance our understanding of sustainability, resilience, and adaptation across different cultures and eras, shedding light on the intricate web of human-environment dynamics.
Recent publications (ORCiD #0009-0003-9584-4010)
Tomažič I, Pompeani K, Larson K, Nicodemus A, O’Shea J, et al. (2026). Dietary stability in ancient Serbia: Isotopic analysis of two middle Bronze Age Moriš Cemeteries. PLOS ONE 21(4): e0344463. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344463
Mirković Marič N., Tomažič I., and Marić M (2025). New Results of Archaeological Research at the Site of Crna Bara-Prkos. Glasnik Srpskog arheološkog društva vol. 41. Beograd.
My current research focuses on understanding the impacts of technological intensification in the Southern Carpathian Basin. Specifically, my dissertation project, titled “Dangerous Technologies,” examines the effects of metallurgical intensification in a wetland environment from 4500 to 1500 BC.
Natural environments Wetland and forest environments
Technological impacts Metallurgy
Exploitation, adaptation, sustainability Agriculture and husbandry practices
