The meteoric rise of the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on the northern Aegean Island of Samothrace during the Hellenistic period generated some of the most architecturally adventurous ancient Greek buildings and dedications, including the famed Winged Victory now in the Louvre. The American Excavations Samothrace’s international team brings together experts and students to investigate how and why this Sanctuary rose to prominence, how the natural and built environments conditioned religious experience, and how the island was transformed by the demands of hosting an increasingly famous panhellenic cult. In answering these questions, advanced undergraduate and graduate participants gain valuable experience in archaeological techniques, architectural study, geospatial and geomorphological survey, object analysis, and conservation.

A lunchtime information session for those interested in applying to participate in the Summer 2024 field season will be held on Monday, November 27th, from 12:00-1:00 pm EDT, via Zoom: https://emory.zoom.us/j/95687459956.

If you are interested in participating but cannot attend, or would like further information, please contact a member of the American Excavations Samothrace team, including: Bonna Wescoat (bwescoa@emory.edu); Michael Page (michael.page@emory.edu); Samuel Holzman (sholzman@princeton.edu); Maggie Popkin (maggie.popkin@case.edu); Jessica Paga (jpaga@wm.edu); Alessandro Pierattini (Alessandro.Pierattini.1@nd.edu); Andrew Ward (alward5@emory.edu).