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British School at Athens, Archaeological research institute in Athens Municipality, Greece.

The British School at Athens operates as a research center with extensive facilities dedicated to the study of Greek history and Mediterranean civilizations.

Established in 1886, the British School at Athens emerged as the fourth foreign archaeological institute in Greece, following institutions from France, Germany, and America.

The institute manages a collection of over 60,000 volumes in its library, focusing on Classical studies, archaeology, and Greek cultural development through centuries.

Researchers can access the Fitch Laboratory facilities, which contain specialized equipment for analyzing archaeological materials through X-ray fluorescence and neutron activation methods.

The laboratory stands as the first archaeometric research facility in Greece, conducting technical investigations of archaeological materials from various Mediterranean sites.

Location: Athens Municipality

Inception: 1886

Website: https://bsa.ac.uk

GPS coordinates: 37.97889,23.74778

Latest update: March 15, 2025 06:28

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