Excavation and Survey Permits
In 1928, the Greek Government recognized the American School of Classical Studies at Athens as the permanent American archaeological presence in Greece. As such, the School is the official link between American archaeologists and classicists and the Greek Archaeological Service of the Ministry of Culture. Broadly responsible for all American excavations in the country, the School obtains, assigns, and supervises the permits (granted by the Ministry of Culture) for excavations, surveys, and synergasia (cooperative projects).
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February 11, 2026
New Publication: Greek and Roman Coins in the Athenian Agora
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of a new edition of Greek and Roman Coins in the Athenian Agora, by Fred S. Kleiner.
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The Gennadius Library Opens the 2026 Thalia Potamianos Lecture Series with a Distinguished Evening at the Getty Villa
Katherine E. Fleming, President and Chief Executive Officer of the J. Paul Getty Trust and Alexander S. Onassis Professor of Hellenic Culture and Civilization in the Department of History at New York University, delivered the opening lecture of the 2026 Thalia Potamianos Lecture Series.
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The Gennadius Library Opens the 2026 Thalia Potamianos Lecture Series with a Distinguished Evening at the Getty Villa
Katherine E. Fleming, President and Chief Executive Officer of the J. Paul Getty Trust and Alexander S. Onassis Professor of Hellenic Culture and Civilization in the Department of History at New York University, delivered the opening lecture of the 2026 Thalia Potamianos Lecture Series.
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