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Partners

Our Partners

The Stélida Naxos Archaeological Project (SNAP) is made possible through the invaluable support and collaboration of esteemed institutions and individuals from around the world who share our commitment to uncovering the prehistoric history of the Cyclades.

Institutional Support

SNAP operates with permission from the KA’ (21st) Ephoreia of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, under the Hellenic Republic’s Ministry of Culture and Sports.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Ephoreia’s director and our co-director, Dr. Demetris Athanasoulis, as well as his predecessor, Dr. Panayiotis Chatzidakis, and our direct supervisor, Mrs. Irini Legaki, for their invaluable guidance and support.

Community & Academic Collaborators

Our work has greatly benefitted from the practical support, critical feedback, and collaboration of numerous colleagues and local leaders. We are especially grateful to:

  • Manolis Margaritis, Mayor of Naxos
  • Yiannis Tsolakis, Municipality of Naxos & Cultural Organisation of Naxos
  • Spyros Skarkos, President of Vivlos Community
  • Illias Promponas & Daphne Lalayannis, Naxos Museum

Additionally, we appreciate the contributions of Tom Brogan, Dieter Depnering, Dusan Mihailovic, Olga Philaniotou, Curtis Runnels, and Tom Strasser, whose expertise and insights have helped shape our research and discoveries.

Canadian Institute in Greece

Our work is undertaken under the auspices of the Canadian Institute in Greece, with particular thanks to their Director Prof. David Rupp, Assistant Director Dr. Jonathan Tomlinson and Chair of the Fieldwork Committee Dr. Brendan Burke.