Österreichisches Archäologisches Institut

The Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI) focuses on research in the field of archaeology and classical studies at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW). Its core mission is the investigation of human history from the Quaternary period up to the modern era, taking into consideration all material archaeological sources and written traditions. The Institute is based in Vienna, with branch offices in Athens, Ephesos, Cairo and Krems.