The International Union of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Sciences was founded in Bern on 28 May 1931. It brings together all disciplines that contribute to the study of prehistory and protohistory, including archaeology, anthropology, palaeontology, geology, zoology, botany, environmental sciences, physics, chemistry, geography, history, numismatics, epigraphy, genetics, ethnology, sociology, folklore studies, art history, computer science, mathematics, and other related fields.
As more disciplines, organizations, and scientific events emerge, integration and communication become essential. UISPP is committed to fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and cross-institutional connections through its scientific commissions and affiliated organizations—whether regional or thematic—sharing common goals with one another and with other scientific institutions and communities.
An Executive Committee ensures the continuity of the union’s traditions and oversees the development of its activities. For more context, see the short history of UISPP.
Statutes and by-laws
Our statutes outline the principles on which the Union is founded and the basic rules by which it operates. Our by-laws translate those principles into actionable provisions. Download our statutes and by-laws below.