Top 10 Archaeology Journals (2026 Ranking)
Explore the leading academic journals in Archaeology. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.
Highest Citation Rate Archaeology Journal 2026
The highest citation rate archaeology journal currently in our catalog is Lietuvos Archeologija, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 0.08, published by Lithuanian Institute of History. The ranked list below shows the full archaeology journal ranking by Citation Rate.
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Archaeology Journals — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest citation rate archaeology journal in 2026?
The top-ranked archaeology journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.
How do I search journal of archaeology citation rate?
Use the ISSN Checker to look up any archaeology journal by ISSN — you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, quartile, indexing badges, and OA status in one view. Or browse the ranked list above directly.
Are there open access archaeology journals with high citation rate?
Yes — archaeology titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.
What does archaeology journal ranking mean?
The archaeology journal ranking on this page is by OpenAlex Citation Rate — the average citation count for articles published in the prior two years. Other ranking systems (CiteScore, SJR, OpenAlex Quartiles) apply different windows and weightings. Read what journal citation rate means »
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