CONTRIBUTORS TO THE NEW EXHIBITION OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF SAMOTHRACE
PHASE A (2013-2015)
NSRF Funding 2007-2013, Project “Repair and re-exposure of the Archaeological Museum
of Samothrace.” Sub-P. 1. ΙΘ΄ EPCA, Eph. A. of Rhodope “Re-exposure of the Archaeological
Museum of Samothrace: Phase A,” Budget € 739.347,05.
Sub-P. 2. Ministry of Culture and Sports. General Directorate for the Restoration, Museums
and Technical Works. Directorate of Studies and Conduction of Technical Works in Museums
and Cultural Buildings.“Repair, improvement of buildings and construction of new supporting
buildings in the Archaeological Museum of Samothrace”, Budget € 1.800.000.
Architectural study: N. Soulakis, Architect Engineer.
Electrical study: S. Chatzigrigoriou, Electrical Engineer.
Supervision – Co-ordination of subproject 1:
D. Matsas, Acting Director of ΙΘ΄ EPCA: 2013-2014.
C. Karadima, Director of Eph. A. of Rhodope: 2014-2015.
Overseers:
P. Dalakoura, Archaeologist-Museologist of Eph. A. of Rhodope.
M. Koutsoumanis, Archaeologist of Eph. A. of Rhodope.
E. Lainidou, Director of the Conservation Department of Eph. A. of Rhodope.
Preparation for the submission of the Museological and Museographical studies:
D. Matsas, Archaeologist, Acting Director of ΙΘ΄ EPCA.
C. Karadima, Archaeologist, Director of Eph. A. of Rhodope.
P. Dalakoura, Archaeologist-Museologist of Eph. A. of Rhodope.
B. D. Wescoat, Director of American Excavations Samothrace.
Archaeological documentation: D. Matsas, C. Karadima, J. R. McCredie, B. D. Wescoat.
Museological study: P. Dalakoura, D. Matsas, C. Karadima, E. Lainidou.
Museographical study: N. Soulakis, Architect-Museographer.
Museographical application study: E. Gallou, P. Dalakoura, C. Karadima, P. Katsaki,
S. Koundouratzis, E. Lainidou, D. Matsas, N. Soulakis, L. Sotiropoulou, I. Chatzidounas.
Conservation study (Stone conservation study for the partial reconstructions in
the Archaeological Museum of Samothrace: facade of the Dedication of Philip III
and Alexander IV, entablature of the Hall of Choral Dancers):
A. Galanou, I. Dogani, N. Kalamvoka.
Lighting study for the new permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum
of Samothrace: N. E. Moralis.
Study for the partial reconstruction of the facade of the Dedication of Philip III and
Alexander IV – partial reconstruction of the entablature of the Hall of Choral Dancers:
A. Drougas, N. Papaeliou, N. Soulakis, A. Chroni.
Administrative support: S. Aggoroudi, Eph. A. of Rhodope, A. Vasdekis, Eph. A. of Evros.
Accounting support: C. Balaska, Eph. A. of Rhodope.
Craftspeople: D. Koletsas, K. Papoutsis, A. Stergiou.
Guardians of Antiquities: A. Sarantos, S. Kalakikos, I. Antoniou, I. Glinias, I. Mavromatis, P. Sykas.
Private-sector fixed-term staff of the project:
Archaeologists-Museologists: L. Sotiropoulou, P. Katsaki.
Architect-Museographer: E. Gallou.
Conservators of Antiquities: A. Georgiadis, M. Georgiou,
D. Korsavidis, M. Papadopoulou, D. Porphyri.
Accounting support: P. Amoutza, C. Karabina, G. Malangoura.
Craftspeople: G. Stergiou, N. Katsikias, I. Papagiannakis.
PHASE B (2018-2023)
NSRF Funding 2014-2020.
Eastern Macedonia – Thrace Operational Programme.
Project: “Upgrading the Archaeological Museum of Samothrace and protection of the broader
area from natural disasters.”
Sub-P. 1. Ephorate of Antiquities (Eph. A.) of Rhodope (International Supply Competition):
“Supply and installation of equipment for the new exhibition of the Archaeological Museum
of Samothrace;” Budget €707,226.56.
Sub-P. 2. Eph. A. of Rhodope “New Exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Samothrace,
organization of additional functional space and realization of the accompanying communication
actions;” Budget €1,254,082.83. Total: €1,961,309.39.
Supervision – Co-ordination for the realization of the exhibition:
C. Karadima, Director of the Eph. A. of Rhodope.
D. Terzopoulou, Director of the Eph. A. of Evros.
Overseers of the project:
D. Terzopoulou, Director of the Eph. A. of Evros.
C. Karadima, Director of the Eph. A. of Rhodope.
P. Dalakoura, Archaeologist-Museologist of the Eph. A. of Rhodope.
E. Lainidou, Director of the Conservation Department of the Eph. A. of Rhodope.
Texts-captions: C. Karadima, P. Dalakoura, P. Marakos, D. Matsas, B. D. Wescoat.
Text of the Guide to the Archaeological Museum of Samothrace: C. Karadima, D. Matsas.
Archaeological documentation: C. Karadima, D. Matsas, B. D. Wescoat, K. Clinton,
S. Holzman, L. Gadbery, P. Marakos.
Administrative support: S. Aggoroudi, Eph. A. of Rhodope; A. Vasdekis, Eph. A. of Evros.
Craftspeople: D. Koletsas, K. Papoutsis, A. Stergiou.
Private-sector fixed-term staff of the project:
Archaeologist-Museologist: P. Marakos.
Archaeologist: D. Moustakis.
Architects: P. Grigoriadou, V. Zoumbou, P. Markou.
Conservators of Antiquities: E. Georgiou, C. Koulakiotou, E. Mitsi.
Accounting support: C. Karabina, M. Polychroni.
Craftspeople: M. Sevastatos, E. Stephanidakis, E. Sykas.
Organization of storerooms: P. Marakos, E. Mitsi, D. Moustakis.
Showcases: A. Lignos & CO. Manufacture of Museum Constructions and Exhibition Sites.
Flooring: E. Moustakis.
Painting: Aimos Technodomiki.
Electrical work: Anastasiou P.C.
Structural study of the pedestals of the exhibits: C. Platsoukas.
Marble pedestals / Metal constructions / Glass / Special constructions / False walls: Tetragon Design and Construction S.A.
Museum lighting: Lighting Works N. Stamatopoulos & Co.
Metal supports and special bases for exhibits: Tetragon Design and Construction S.A.
Packing, conservation, transportation, and placement of exhibits: E. Mantzana.
Realization of the architectural reconstructions: C. Stephanidis.
Placing of the column of the porch of Hall of Choral Dancers: Steelform P.C., S. Skordas.
Art Director: Athina Iakovidou.
Design of visual material: Ludens Creative Agency.
Production of informative material: Print All ltd.
Text editing and translations: O. Sakari.
Digital applications: Horizon P.C.
Photography of objects, taking of terrestrial and aerial photographs and shooting, digitalization of archive: S. Zoubourtikoudis, S. Mavromatis, N. & S. Stournaras, M. Page.
Documentary – Video: Lovely Mammoth Pictures P.C.
Film director: L. Tsenta.
Model: 3DHUB P.C.
Special transportation: P. Kalpakas.
Guardians of Antiquities: A. Sarantos, S. Kalakikos, I. Antoniou, I. Glinias, I. Mavromatis, P. Sykas.
We owe particular thanks to: Olga Zori, Director of Unit B of the Executive Unit for the P. A. 2014-
2024 (NSRF), Ministry of Culture; C. Karabina, accountant of the project; D. Koletsas, craftsperson
of the Museum of Samothrace; the guardians of the antiquities, who contributed in every possible
way to the successful final result.
For their contribution during the preparation and the realization of the project, we are particularly grateful to J. Harvie, S. Holzman, S. Koob, S. Ludi Blevins, M. Morris, M. Popkin, Z. Spyrea, and
M. Tasaklaki. Finally, we are indebted to C. Giroire and L. Laugier of the département des Antiquités
grecques, étrusques et romaines of the Louvre for their help and cooperation.