《Praehistorische Zeitschrift》被认为是德国史前史和古代史领域最著名的著作之一。按照它的传统使命，它详细介绍了在欧洲进行的最新研究。地理重点放在东欧、东南欧和中欧北部。一个全面的审查部分处理从史前考古学领域最近的德国和国际专著。
The Praehistorische Zeitschrift is regarded as one of the most renowned German publications in the area of Prehistory and Ancient History. In keeping with its traditional mission, it presents detailed accounts of the most recent research conducted in Europe. The geographical emphasis is placed on Eastern, South-Eastern and Northern Central Europe. A comprehensive review section deals with recent German and international monographs from the field of prehistoric archaeology.
