Archaeology–the study of human cultures through the analysis and interpretation of artifacts
and material remains–continues to captivate and engage people on a local and global level …

Displaying the Ideals of Antiquity investigates the study and display of ancient sculpture from
archaeological, art historical, and museum studies perspectives. Ancient sculptures not only …

Greek national identity has been moulded on a threefold historical scheme that was initially
sketched in the second quarter of the nineteenth century and had been crystallized by the …

The Hellenistic Stoa of Attalos, reconstructed to serve as the Agora Museum at a time of
intense American involvement in Greece, constitutes a prominent physical landmark at the …

These are critical times for the Greek museum world. In recent years, the expansion and
renovation of the existing museums has been accompanied by the establishment and …

In 1846/7 casts of the Parthenon marbles were sent by the British Museum as a gift to the
Greek Kingdom and were exhibited free of charge. Alexandri's study of the Greek State's …

In Greece, the history of archaeological museum and a consciousness of the cultural
heritage of antiquity are as long as the independent nation-state. National museums were …

The study of material remains from the distant or nearest past occupies the most central part
of the archaeological discipline. The interpretation of material culture is the ultimate purpose …

'All archaeology is a form of… appropriation'1 and thus can serve political ends, especially
the agenda of modern nation states. 2 The subject has often been discussed with reference …

The heritage tourism refers to that segment of the tourism industry, which places special
emphasis on heritage and cultural attractions. In Greece the archaeological museums and …