The TAPHOS project has allowed for the discovery and excavation of unlooted Mycenaean chamber tombs at a site known for illicit digging and finds on the black market. UC Berkeley’s Nemea Center, in collaboration with the Korinthian Ephorate of Antiquities, systematically surveyed and excavated Aidonia (2014–2021) to preserve cultural heritage, investigate the mortuary landscape of Late Bronze Age southern Korinthia, and learn scientifically from the ancient Aidonians themselves. This Flash Talk will discuss the project, its preliminary results, and the team’s efforts to preserve the past for the future.

Dr. Kim Shelton is the Class of 1957 Garff B. Wilson Professor of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, director of the Archaeological Research Facility, and director of the Nemea Center for Classical Archaeology at UC Berkeley.

Kelsey Museum Flash Talks are 15-minute Zoom lectures by curators, staff members, researchers, graduate students, and guests talking about their recent research or current projects. Each presentation is followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. Flash Talks are free and open to all visitors.

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