Sunniva Wilberg Halvorsen is an archaeologist, who has been working at NIKU’s office in Tønsberg since 2013. Her work comprises mainly archaeological watching briefs and excavation projects in medieval Tønsberg.

She has an MA in Archaeology from the University of Bergen. In addition, her range of subjects includes history, history of religion, and a specialisation in textile science and textile archaeology from the University College of Borås.

Sunniva has wide experience from several different kinds of archaeological projects. She has previously worked as a museum curator at Lofotr Viking Museum, and as a museum leader and bureaucrat for the municipality of Nore og Uvdal. She has worked as an archaeologist for the University Museums in Oslo and Stavanger, and for the County Councils of Troms, Oppland, Buskerud and Møre og Romsdal.