Numerous doctoral degree holders were trained in African archaeometallurgy in the Global North as well as on the African continent. African archaeometallurgy continues to attract a significant number of researchers from Europe and North America. This paper is based on our lived experiences as resident African archaeometallurgists. We argue that out of frustration because of unequal power relations and lack of access to archaeological science laboratories and funding, most African archaeometallurgists are now pursuing other research areas and careers altogether. We propose some solutions to ensure sustainability in the training and practice of archaeological scientists on the African continent. We conclude that African scholars need to develop home-grown and long-term research capacities and strategies.

许多博士学位持有者在全球北方以及非洲大陆接受了非洲考古冶金学方面的培训。非洲考古冶金继续吸引着来自欧洲和北美的大量研究人员。这篇论文基于我们作为常驻非洲考古冶金学家的生活经历。我们认为，由于不平等的权力关系和缺乏进入考古科学实验室和资金的途径而感到沮丧，大多数非洲考古冶金学家现在正在共同追求其他研究领域和职业。我们提出了一些解决方案，以确保非洲大陆考古科学家培训和实践的可持续性。我们的结论是，非洲学者需要发展本土和长期的研究能力和战略。