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Memories from 50 years of ESAG: Tribute volume in honor of Karl Reber, former director of the School, on his 65th birthday (2020)

#swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG #SwissSchool #archaeology #Greece #lovegreece #swissuniversities #swissnationalsciencefoundation #sbfi sefri seri @esag.swiss ... See MoreSee Less

11/02/2025
Memories from 50 years of ESAG: Tribute volume in honor of Karl Reber, former director of the School, on his 65th birthday (2020) #swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG #SwissSchool #archaeology #Greece #lovegreece #swissuniversities #swissnationalsciencefoundation #sbfi sefri seri @esag.swiss

Amarynthos ~ Study of the Bronze and Iron Weapons and Tools ⚒️
During one month, Dr. Azzurra Scarci (LEIZA) was working at the museum of Eretria on the bronze and iron weapons and tools found within the temple of Artemis at Amarynthos 🏛️, thus finalizing the collection of data for her contribution to the publication forthcoming. With the help of Charis Giannoulopoulos, head restorer, they also took a close look at the X-ray images of the objects.

#Eretria #Evia #ΥΠΠΟ #MinCultureGr #greekarchaeology #euboea #Amarynthos #ancientsanctuary #ancient #we #ancientweapons #Leiza #leiza ... See MoreSee Less

10/29/2025
Amarynthos ~ Study of the Bronze and Iron Weapons and Tools ⚒️ During one month, Dr. Azzurra Scarci (LEIZA) was working at the museum of Eretria on the bronze and iron weapons and tools found within the temple of Artemis at Amarynthos 🏛️, thus finalizing the collection of data for her contribution to the publication forthcoming. With the help of Charis Giannoulopoulos, head restorer, they also took a close look at the X-ray images of the objects. #Eretria #Evia #ΥΠΠΟ #MinCultureGr #greekarchaeology #euboea #Amarynthos #ancientsanctuary #ancient #we #ancientweapons #Leiza #leiza

Clemens Krause (1934–2025)
With the passing of Clemens Krause on October 24, 2025, one of the last pioneers of the early Swiss excavations at Eretria disappears. Born in 1934, he trained in architecture before pursuing classical archaeology at the University of Basel. This dual training shaped the focus of his research and publications throughout his life.
In April 1964, Karl Schefold, then director of the Greco-Swiss Mission at Eretria, entrusted him with the study of the West Gate. The final publication of the monument, in two volumes, appeared in 1972 (ERETRIA IV). Clemens Krause’s research at Eretria extended beyond the mere excavation of this imposing monument. Indeed, he continually reflected on the city’s archaic urbanism. His bold hypothesis of channeling the river eastward was long disputed before being confirmed by several later excavations.
From 1973 to 1977, he held a teaching position in archaeology at the University of Fribourg before being appointed director of the Swiss Institute in Rome, a post he held from 1977 to 1985. From 1978 to 1982, he also accepted the part-time role of director of the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece. In collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, he contributed in 1975 to the design and implementation of the master plan (Richtplan) of the modern city.
During his years at the helm of the Swiss Institute in Rome, he launched an ambitious research project on the Domus Tiberiana, at the summit of the Palatine Hill in Rome. He also focused on other monuments in Italy: the Pyramid of Cestius in Rome, the Schola–Casa del Traiano in Ostia, and the Villa Jovis in Capri.
Clemens Krause held teaching positions at the Universities of Fribourg, Neuchâtel, and Geneva, as well as at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
A multifaceted and richly talented personality, with inexhaustible curiosity and expertise in archaeology, architecture, and urbanism, Clemens Krause left a lasting mark on the field of archaeology in Switzerland, Italy, and Greece.

By Pierre Ducrey, former director of the Swiss School

#Eretria #swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG ... See MoreSee Less

10/28/2025
Clemens Krause (1934–2025) With the passing of Clemens Krause on October 24, 2025, one of the last pioneers of the early Swiss excavations at Eretria disappears. Born in 1934, he trained in architecture before pursuing classical archaeology at the University of Basel. This dual training shaped the focus of his research and publications throughout his life. In April 1964, Karl Schefold, then director of the Greco-Swiss Mission at Eretria, entrusted him with the study of the West Gate. The final publication of the monument, in two volumes, appeared in 1972 (ERETRIA IV). Clemens Krause’s research at Eretria extended beyond the mere excavation of this imposing monument. Indeed, he continually reflected on the city’s archaic urbanism. His bold hypothesis of channeling the river eastward was long disputed before being confirmed by several later excavations. From 1973 to 1977, he held a teaching position in archaeology at the University of Fribourg before being appointed director of the Swiss Institute in Rome, a post he held from 1977 to 1985. From 1978 to 1982, he also accepted the part-time role of director of the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece. In collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, he contributed in 1975 to the design and implementation of the master plan (Richtplan) of the modern city. During his years at the helm of the Swiss Institute in Rome, he launched an ambitious research project on the Domus Tiberiana, at the summit of the Palatine Hill in Rome. He also focused on other monuments in Italy: the Pyramid of Cestius in Rome, the Schola–Casa del Traiano in Ostia, and the Villa Jovis in Capri. Clemens Krause held teaching positions at the Universities of Fribourg, Neuchâtel, and Geneva, as well as at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. A multifaceted and richly talented personality, with inexhaustible curiosity and expertise in archaeology, architecture, and urbanism, Clemens Krause left a lasting mark on the field of archaeology in Switzerland, Italy, and Greece. By Pierre Ducrey, former director of the Swiss School #Eretria #swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG

Memories from 50 years of ESAG: excavations in the Sanctuary of Apollo in Eretria (North Sacrificial Area, 1992)

#swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG #SwissSchool #archaeology #Greece #lovegreece #swissuniversities #swissnationalsciencefoundation #sbfi sefri seri @esag.swiss ... See MoreSee Less

10/26/2025
Memories from 50 years of ESAG: excavations in the Sanctuary of Apollo in Eretria (North Sacrificial Area, 1992) #swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG #SwissSchool #archaeology #Greece #lovegreece #swissuniversities #swissnationalsciencefoundation #sbfi sefri seri @esag.swiss

Theseus in Eretria & Amarynthos — a playful journey into ancient myths, organized by the Swiss School for the Archaeology Festival (BSA, 18/10/2025).

#ancientgreece #SwissSchool #Culture #Archéologie #Euboea #mediation #outreach #eretria #amarynthos ... See MoreSee Less

10/22/2025
Theseus in Eretria & Amarynthos — a playful journey into ancient myths, organized by the Swiss School for the Archaeology Festival (BSA, 18/10/2025). #ancientgreece #SwissSchool #Culture #Archéologie #Euboea #mediation #outreach #eretria #amarynthos

Memories from 50 years of ESAG: restoration of the excavation house in Eretria (2004)

#swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG #SwissSchool #archaeology #Greece #lovegreece #swissuniversities #swissnationalsciencefoundation #sbfi sefri seri @esag.swiss ... See MoreSee Less

10/19/2025
Memories from 50 years of ESAG: restoration of the excavation house in Eretria (2004) #swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG #SwissSchool #archaeology #Greece #lovegreece #swissuniversities #swissnationalsciencefoundation #sbfi sefri seri @esag.swiss

International Archaeology Day ~ Διεθνής Ημέρα Αρχαιολογίας 🏺⛏️🏛️
Some images from the ESAG to celebrate this special day💫

#ESAG #Evia #Eretria #greekarchaeology #euboea #Amarynthos #MinCultureGr #ΥΠΠΟ #aegina ... See MoreSee Less

10/18/2025
International Archaeology Day ~ Διεθνής Ημέρα Αρχαιολογίας 🏺⛏️🏛️ Some images from the ESAG to celebrate this special day💫 #ESAG #Evia #Eretria #greekarchaeology #euboea #Amarynthos #MinCultureGr #ΥΠΠΟ #aegina

🎬 Have a look at the website dedicated to the movie „Artemis, the Lost Temple »

https://noxediem.ch/en/projects/…

Credits
Directed by: Sébastien Reichenbach
Production: Stéphane Goël (Climage)
Cinematography: Geoffroy Dubreuil
Location sound: Julien Matthey

CO-PRODUCTION:
Climage Audiovisuel
RADIO TELEVISION SUISSE (RTS)
ARTE
Radiotelevisione svizzera (RSI)
Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece ... See MoreSee Less

10/17/2025
🎬 Have a look at the website dedicated to the movie „Artemis, the Lost Temple » https://noxediem.ch/en/projects/artemis-archaeological-documentary/ Credits Directed by: Sébastien Reichenbach Production: Stéphane Goël (Climage) Cinematography: Geoffroy Dubreuil Location sound: Julien Matthey CO-PRODUCTION: Climage Audiovisuel RADIO TELEVISION SUISSE (RTS) ARTE Radiotelevisione svizzera (RSI) Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece

Don’t miss out on the two exciting conferences tomorrow and Friday to which our own PhD candidates C. Chezeaux and J. André are participating (and co-organizing)👇🏻

Thursday 16th of October:
📍METALLON. Wiener Lab, ASCSA, 9:00-15:30.
📩Metallon@sciencesconf.org
Organizers: J. Gravier, C. Chezeaux


Friday 17th of October:
Studying Stone Extraction in Antiquity: Methods and Current Challenges.
📍Foyer Suisse, Odos Skaramanga 4b, GR-104 33 Athens, 8:40-18:00.
📩Workshopquarry25@esag.swiss
Organizers: J. André, C. Chezeaux, C. Damay, Y. Maligorne


Faculté des lettres UNIL
Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science #Eretria #Evia #greekarchaeology #euboea #quarry #naturalressources #ancientquarry #ancientgreece #ancientmetallurgy #ancientmining ... See MoreSee Less

10/15/2025
Don’t miss out on the two exciting conferences tomorrow and Friday to which our own PhD candidates C. Chezeaux and J. André are participating (and co-organizing)👇🏻 Thursday 16th of October: 📍METALLON. Wiener Lab, ASCSA, 9:00-15:30. 📩Metallon@sciencesconf.org Organizers: J. Gravier, C. Chezeaux https://metallon.sciencesconf.org Friday 17th of October: Studying Stone Extraction in Antiquity: Methods and Current Challenges. 📍Foyer Suisse, Odos Skaramanga 4b, GR-104 33 Athens, 8:40-18:00. 📩Workshopquarry25@esag.swiss Organizers: J. André, C. Chezeaux, C. Damay, Y. Maligorne https://www.esag.swiss/workshop_quarries_25/ Faculté des lettres UNIL Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science #Eretria #Evia #greekarchaeology #euboea #quarry #naturalressources #ancientquarry #ancientgreece #ancientmetallurgy #ancientmining

📚 New publications !

1. G. N. Tsokas, P. I. Tsourlos, G. Vargemezis, T. Krapf, Th. Theurillat, C. Polydoropoulos, Geophysical Investigations at the Artemision at Amarynthos of Euboea (Greece)
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/…

2. 2024 Fieldwork reports in Antike Kunst nr. 68: S. Fachard, A. G. Simosi, T. Krapf, T. Saggini, O. Kyriazi, J. André, Ch. Chezeaux, S. Verdan, T. Theurillat
https://esag.swiss/wp-content/uploads/…

3. T. Saggini, P. Maillard, Un faon pour la déesse. À propos d’une statuette chypro-ionienne découverte dans l’Artémision d’Amarynthos, AntK 68 (2025), 13-30 ... See MoreSee Less

10/13/2025
📚 New publications ! 1. G. N. Tsokas, P. I. Tsourlos, G. Vargemezis, T. Krapf, Th. Theurillat, C. Polydoropoulos, Geophysical Investigations at the Artemision at Amarynthos of Euboea (Greece) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/arp.70012 2. 2024 Fieldwork reports in Antike Kunst nr. 68: S. Fachard, A. G. Simosi, T. Krapf, T. Saggini, O. Kyriazi, J. André, Ch. Chezeaux, S. Verdan, T. Theurillat https://www.esag.swiss/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AntK2025_68.pdf 3. T. Saggini, P. Maillard, Un faon pour la déesse. À propos d’une statuette chypro-ionienne découverte dans l’Artémision d’Amarynthos, AntK 68 (2025), 13-30

Memories from 50 years of ESAG: Excavations in the Gymnasium of Eretria (2015-2019)

#swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG #SwissSchool #archaeology #Greece #lovegreece #swissuniversities #swissnationalsciencefoundation #sbfi sefri seri @esag.swiss ... See MoreSee Less

10/12/2025
Memories from 50 years of ESAG: Excavations in the Gymnasium of Eretria (2015-2019) #swissarchaeology #greekarchaeology #ESAG #SwissSchool #archaeology #Greece #lovegreece #swissuniversities #swissnationalsciencefoundation #sbfi sefri seri @esag.swiss

🪨🔨 Check out the two workshops on the exploitation of stone and metal ressources next week !

Thursday 16th of October:
📍METALLON. Wiener Lab, ASCSA, 9:00-17:30.
📩Metallon@sciencesconf.org
Organizers: J. Gravier, C. Chezeaux


Friday 17th of October:
Studying Stone Extraction in Antiquity: Methods and Current Challenges.
📍Foyer Suisse, Odos Skaramanga 4b, GR-104 33 Athens, 8:40-18:00.
📩Workshopquarry25@esag.swiss
Organizers: J. André, C. Chezeaux, C. Damay, Y. Maligorne


Faculté des lettres UNIL
Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science #Eretria #Evia #greekarchaeology #euboea #quarry #naturalressources #ancientquarry #ancientgreece #ancientmetallurgy #ancientmining ... See MoreSee Less

10/10/2025
🪨🔨 Check out the two workshops on the exploitation of stone and metal ressources next week ! Thursday 16th of October: 📍METALLON. Wiener Lab, ASCSA, 9:00-17:30. 📩Metallon@sciencesconf.org Organizers: J. Gravier, C. Chezeaux https://metallon.sciencesconf.org Friday 17th of October: Studying Stone Extraction in Antiquity: Methods and Current Challenges. 📍Foyer Suisse, Odos Skaramanga 4b, GR-104 33 Athens, 8:40-18:00. 📩Workshopquarry25@esag.swiss Organizers: J. André, C. Chezeaux, C. Damay, Y. Maligorne https://www.esag.swiss/workshop_quarries_25/ Faculté des lettres UNIL Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science #Eretria #Evia #greekarchaeology #euboea #quarry #naturalressources #ancientquarry #ancientgreece #ancientmetallurgy #ancientmining

📢 A few days left to apply for one of the first two ESAG internships of 2026.
🏺Archaic pottery
OR
🏛️ Ancient Architecture
=> send your application until the 13.10.2025! ... See MoreSee Less

10/09/2025
📢 A few days left to apply for one of the first two ESAG internships of 2026. 🏺Archaic pottery OR 🏛️ Ancient Architecture => send your application until the 13.10.2025!

SAVE THE DATE - 50 ans de l’École suisse d’archéologie en Grèce

📅 19 novembre 2025, 18h30
📍 Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Une soirée anniversaire pour revivre 50 ans de découvertes, de collaborations et d’amitiés helvético-grecques 🤝🇨🇭🇬🇷

#ESAG #ESAG50 #Archéologie #Grèce #Suisse #Culture #Patrimoine ... See MoreSee Less

10/08/2025

⛰️ Aegina, Hellanion Oros.

The four-week excavation campaign has now been completed. The project is a collaboration between the ESAG and the Ephorate of Piraeus and the Islands. This year, students from the Universities of Lausanne, Neuchâtel, and Oxford, as well as two workers from Aegina, took part. We thank them all most warmly for their contribution.

Three trenches were opened in various Mycenaean structures on the summit, while a fourth was excavated near the chapel, in search of further evidence for the Bronze Age to Roman peak sanctuary. The processing and study of the finds at the Aegina Museum are still ongoing.

#ESAG #MinCultureGr #ΥΠΠΟ #greekarchaeology #aegina #zeus ... See MoreSee Less

10/07/2025
⛰️ Aegina, Hellanion Oros. The four-week excavation campaign has now been completed. The project is a collaboration between the ESAG and the Ephorate of Piraeus and the Islands. This year, students from the Universities of Lausanne, Neuchâtel, and Oxford, as well as two workers from Aegina, took part. We thank them all most warmly for their contribution. Three trenches were opened in various Mycenaean structures on the summit, while a fourth was excavated near the chapel, in search of further evidence for the Bronze Age to Roman peak sanctuary. The processing and study of the finds at the Aegina Museum are still ongoing. #ESAG #MinCultureGr #ΥΠΠΟ #greekarchaeology #aegina #zeus

Καλώς ήρθατε στην Ελβετική Αρχαιολογική Σχολή στην Ελλάδα

Από το 1964, Ελβετοί αρχαιολόγοι διεξάγουν έρευνες στην αρχαία πόλη της Ερέτριας, στην Εύβοια. Πιο πρόσφατα, ανασκαφές κοντά στην Αμάρυνθο οδήγησαν στην ανακάλυψη του Ιερού της Αρτέμιδος, του πιο γνωστού τόπου λατρείας των Ερετριέων.
Ταυτόχρονα, υπό την αιγίδα της Σχολής πραγματοποιούνται ελβετικές αρχαιολογικές έρευνες και σε άλλες περιοχές της Ελλάδας και δημοσιεύει τις δικές της σειρές.