The Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens

28/08/2026

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended the AAIA’s AGM and Annual Report (Australia) last night at the Vere Gordon Childe Centre. It was a pleasure to come together with the Institute’s members and friends and reflect on the past year, to celebrate our accomplishments, and to look ahead to the year to come.

We were fortunate to have Associate Professor Lesley Beaumont present a lecture on the recent results from the Zagora Archaeological Project (University of Sydney), providing an overview of the 2012-14, 2019 and 2024 fieldwork seasons, and sharing fascinating new research outcomes from this important Iron Age site.

We extend our appreciation to the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Mr George Skemperis, for delivering the vote of thanks, and for his continued support of the AAIA’s mission.

The AAIA is proud to create opportunities for research and learning, and to bring our communities together to share knowledge and celebrate our common interest in the culture and heritage of Greece.

13/08/2026

What does Interaction Design have to do with Archaeology?

When Manasi joined the EVOKE excavation, she expected to focus solely on Archaeology. Instead, she discovered an unexpected way to bring her two fields together, using UX design to simplify and visualise the team’s post-excavation workflow.

In her latest article, she explores how Interaction Design can make archaeological fieldwork more efficient, accessible and inclusive.

Read the full story via the link in the comments.

31/07/2026

AAIA Office Closure (Athens Office) – Greek Summer Break
Please note that the Athens office of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens (AAIA) will be closed for the Greek summer break from 3 August to 30 August.
We wish all our friends, members, collaborators, and supporters a wonderful and restful summer and look forward to reconnecting with you at the end of August.

21/07/2026

Fieldwork is about so much more than archaeology. It's about teamwork, resilience, curiosity, and discovering what you're capable of. In this thoughtful reflection, one of our students shares how EVOKE 2026 became a defining academic, professional, and personal experience.

Read the full article at the link in the comments.

16/07/2026

Ευχαριστούμε θερμά τα Χανιώτικα Νέα και την κυρία Βασιλική Τωμαδάκη για το εκτενές αφιέρωμά τους στην ανασκαφή του Βύθουλα και στο EVOKE Project.

Είναι μεγάλη μας χαρά να βλέπουμε το έργο της ομάδας μας και τη σημασία της έρευνας στα Κύθηρα να προβάλλονται μέσα από τόσο προσεγμένες δημοσιογραφικές δουλειές.

📖 Διαβάστε ολόκληρο το αφιέρωμα στον σύνδεσμο στα σχόλια.

14/07/2026

06/07/2026

The Australian Embassy in Greece has highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between Australia and the island of Kythera.

02/07/2026

02/07/2026