Steven Mithen

Steven Mithen
Born (1960-10-16) 16 October 1960
NationalityBritish
EducationBA, MSc, PhD
Alma materSheffield University, York University, Cambridge University
Known forEvolution of language, music, and the mind, prehistoric hunter-gatherers and the origins of farming
Scientific career
FieldsArcheology
InstitutionsUniversity of Reading

Steven Mithen, FBA, FSA, FSA Scot (born 16 October 1960) is an archaeologist. He is noted for his work on the evolution of language, music and intelligence, prehistoric hunter-gatherers, and the origins of farming. He is professor of early prehistory at the University of Reading.