Austrian Archaeological Institute at Athens
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The Austrian Archaeological Institute at Athens is one of the 17 foreign archaeological institutes operating in Athens
, Greece
. It is a branch of the Austrian Archaeological Institute based in Vienna.
Founded in 1898, it is the fifth oldest such institution in Greece. Its main role is to provide a basis for Austrian scholars active in Greece, and to facilitate Austrian-run archaeological projects in the country.
During its long existence, the ÖAI Athen has been involved in excavations at Lousoi
, Aigeira
and Gremoulias (all in the modern province Achaia), at the site of Elis
and in Kolonna (Aegina
).
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. It is a branch of the Austrian Archaeological Institute based in Vienna.
Founded in 1898, it is the fifth oldest such institution in Greece. Its main role is to provide a basis for Austrian scholars active in Greece, and to facilitate Austrian-run archaeological projects in the country.
Excavations
Lousoi
Lousoi or Lousai was an ancient city in Arcadian Azania that is now in the Achaia prefecture.Lousoi was located between the ancient cities of Kleitor and Kynaitha at an elevation of 1,140 m. From Lousoi was Agesilas , winner in the sporting road at the Pydiada in 542 BC...
, Aigeira
Aigeira
Aigeira or Aegira is a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Aigialeia, of which it is a municipal unit. It is located about 500 m SW of the Gulf of Corinth in the northeastern part of Achaea. It is located on...
and Gremoulias (all in the modern province Achaia), at the site of Elis
Elis
Elis, or Eleia is an ancient district that corresponds with the modern Elis peripheral unit...
and in Kolonna (Aegina
Aegina
Aegina is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf, from Athens. Tradition derives the name from Aegina, the mother of Aeacus, who was born in and ruled the island. During ancient times, Aegina was a rival to Athens, the great sea power of the era.-Municipality:The municipality...
).