About me
My master's degree was in Prehistoric Archeology (grade average: 95), specializing in Middle Paleolithic lithic technology and faunal analysis. My thesis research examines Levallois point morphology and technology at Tabun and Skhul caves using 3D imaging methods. In parallel, I am actively involved in the study of Late Pleistocene faunal remains from Adarim Cave in the Galilee, focusing on taxonomic identification and taphonomic processes.
My academic background combines archaeology, environmental sciences, and molecular techniques. I hold a BSc in Environmental Sciences and Ecology (grade average: 87), where I gained experience in extracting DNA from soil samples and perform PCR. My research interests lie at the intersection of archaeology, paleoproteomics, and taphonomy, with a particular focus on how biomolecular approaches can enhance our understanding of prehistoric human-environment interactions. I am currently expanding my skill set to include ZooMS, FTIR analysis, and archaeozoology. Additionally, I have extensive archaeological fieldwork experience and am proficient in R, MATLAB, 3D modeling, and graphic design. I am fluent in English, Hebrew, and Arabic (native).
Scholarships
2025 Institutional Excellence Scholarship by the Graduate Studies Authority.
2025 The Werner Otto Scholarships for Arab Israeli Women Graduate Students.
Articles in preparation
Hibner, Amal and Marom, Nimrod. The fauna from Adarim Cave: temporal and paleoenvironmental aspects of a karst trap assemblage. In preparation to the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports.
Hibner Amal, Herzlinger Gadi, Shimelmitz Ron and Khun Steven. Levallois Point Morphology and Technology from Tabun and Skhul: Diachronic and Synchronic Patterns in the Levantine Middle Paleolithic.
Hibner Amal,
Shimelmitz Ron and Herzlinger Gadi. Examining Changes in Preplanned Lithic Technologies Through Cutting Edge Angles Using a Digital 3D Approach: A Case Study of Tabun Cave, Israel.
Livne -Luzon Stav, Hibner Amal, Herol Lior, Trouong Camille, Klein Tamir and Shemesh Hagai.
Richness, community structure and distance decay of soil fungi along a sharp aridity gradient in monodominant pine forests.
Education
St. Joseph High School - Diploma in Environmental Science and Electronics 2006
Tel Hai College - BSc in Environmental Science 2019-2023
University of Haifa - MA in Prehistoric Archeology 2023-2025
Previous employment
2019-2023 Tel Hai College - Tutor and Research Assistant in the science department, Environmental Science and Ecology Laboratory.
2009-2010 "The Marker" magazine - Graphic designer.
2007-2009 "Ha'aretz" newspaper - Graphic designer.
Participation in archaeological field projects
2021 Jordan River Dorejat. Gonen Shron, Tel Hai College.
2022-2023 Eynan (Ain Mallaha). Fanny Bocquentin and Lior Weissbrod, CNRS and IAA.
2023 Emireh Cave. Natalia Gubenko, Omry Barzilai, Hila May and Israel Hershkovitz, IAA and Tel Aviv University.
2024 Tabun Cave. Ron Shimelmitz and Mina Weinstein-Evron, University of Haifa.
2024 Skhul Cave. Ron Shimelmitz and Mina Weinstein-Evron, University of Haifa.
2024-2025 Hippos (Sussita). Michael Eisenberg, University of Haifa.
2024-2025 Adarim cave - as zooarchaeologist, under Nimrod Marom, University of Haifa.
