Egyptology Research Group – Aegean Egyptology
Egyptology at the University of the Aegean
In 2001, with the support of the 3rd Community Support Framework (EPEAEK II, 2001-2004), the Department of Mediterranean Studies: Archaeology, Linguistics, International Relations began staffing itself with new teaching, research, and administrative personnel. Within this framework, the academic subject of “Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East” was advertised for the first time in a Greek Higher Education Institution, a position filled with the election of P. Kousoulis in 2003. With the advancement of the position to subsequent academic ranks, the subject was initially renamed “Archaeology of Egypt” (2007) and subsequently “Egyptology” (2016). The purpose of this renaming was to emphasize the distinct character of Egyptological science within the broader archaeology of the Southeastern Mediterranean and the Near East—a character rooted in the specific geographical focus of this discipline and the consequent, necessary co-examination of the diverse archaeological, historical, and linguistic/philological aspects of the culture it studies.
In 2003, the “Aegean Egyptology” Research Group was founded, establishing a modern hub for the research, study, and promotion of the cultural remains, ideas, and symbols of the ancient Egyptian civilization, as well as its intercultural interactions within the broader Eastern Mediterranean basin. Aegean Egyptology collaborates closely with the Department’s Laboratory for the Ancient World of the Eastern Mediterranean (founded in 2015) in conducting innovative, interdepartmental research programs and educational seminars, organizing international conferences and specialized workshops, and teaching specialized courses in Egyptology and Near Eastern archaeology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Research team (alphabetical)
Dr. Anastasios Akridas (postdoctoral researcher), Dr. Pavlos Antonatos (postdoctoral researcher), Christina Antoniadou (PhD candidate), Dr. Elektra Apostola (postdoctoral researcher), Antonios Gennadiou (PhD candidate), Erato-Maria Deratsa (PhD candidate), Dr. Anna Kaitzaki (postdoctoral researcher), Dr. Panagiotis Kampouris (postdoctoral researcher), Dr. Christos Kekes (postdoctoral researcher), Dr. Grigorios Kontopoulos, Dr. Sotirios Maipas (postdoctoral researcher), Maria Bitsakaki (PhD candidate), Stavroula Papadaki (PhD candidate), Dr. Christina Papadaki (postdoctoral researcher).
Current research projects
[[1] “Death, Magic, Eternal Life (DeMaEL): Mortuary artifacts and ideology from the Egyptian collection of the National Archaeological Museum (c. 1069-664 BC)”
[Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (H.F.R.I.), under the “3rd Call and Management and Implementation Guide for Research Projects to Support Faculty Members and Researchers” (Ref. No. 70402/28.07.2023, as in force), in the Scientific Field “Humanities and Arts,” in Categories I & II (MΙS 26716)]
URL: https://demael-aegean.gr | https://demael.gr
[2] “AegySca Project: Aegyptiaca as indicators of religious and cultural interaction in the Southeastern Mediterranean: The multiple implications of Egyptian and Egyptianizing scarabs in the Aegean, 8th-6th century BC”
[European Social Fund through the Operational Programme “Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020” (MΙS 5049415)]
[3] Demon Things: Ancient Egyptian Demonology (University of California, Berkeley, University of Chicago, Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου)
URL: https://voices.uchicago.edu/demonthings/about/
[4] Aegyptiaca Project: Ecumene and Economy in the Horizon of Religion (University of the Aegean, University of Bonn, Ephorate of Antiquities of the Dodecanese)
[5] Magical Interactivity in the Ancient Mediterranean (MagIAM): Phenomenology, Semantics, Performativity (University of the Aegean)
Conferences
[1] “Current Research in Egyptology”, Rhodes, 9-16 May 2021 (Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, Current Research in Egyptology)
URL: http://cregyptology.org.uk/?page_ id=3976
[2] “Aegyptiaca Project: The Symposium”, Rhodes, 15-17 December 2016 (Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, University of Bonn)
[3] “Ex Oriente Lux I: Η έρευνα και διδασκαλία των πολιτισμών της Αιγύπτου, Εγγύς Ανατολή και Κύπρου στα Ελληνικά ΑΕΙ”, University of the Aegean, National and Capodistrian University of Athens, National Archaeological Museum, Athens, 20 May 2011.
[4] “Xth International Congress of Egyptologists”, International Association of Egyptologists, University of the Aegean, Supreme Council of Antiquities, Rhodes, 22-29 May 2008.
[5] “First Egyptological Seminar”, Rhodes, winter semester 2005-2006.
[6] “Foreign relations and Diplomacy in the Ancient World: Egypt, Greece, Near East”, Rhodes, 3-5 December 2004 (with Κ. Magliveras).
[7] “Ancient Egyptian Theology and Demonology. Studies on the boundaries between the divine and the demonic in Egyptian magic”, University of the Aegean and University of Liverpool, Rhodes, 27-29 June 2003.
Current lifelong distance learning programms
[1] Unlocking the Magic of Hieroglyphs: An Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Language and Writing
[2] Τhe Architecture of Hieroglyphic Discourse: Advanced Studies in the Ancient Egyptian Language
Institution: University of the Aegean Lifelong Learning Center
URL: https://kedivim.aegean.gr
Contact information
Professor Panagiotis Kousoulis
Scientific coordinator
Director, Laboratory for the Ancient World of the Eastern Mediterranean
Address: Building 7th Μarch, Off. Β25, Department of Mediterranean Studies: Archaeology, Linguistics, International Relations, University of the Aegean, Demokratias 1, Rhodes Gr: 85132
Tel.: +30 22410 99341
Εmail: ko*******@****an.gr, eg********@****an.gr
