The Benaki Museum honours George Despinis, archaeologist, Professor Emeritus at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

 

The event will include talks about the honoree and his work by Professors Emeritus Ismini Trianti and Aggelos Delivorrias, Professors Nikolaos Stambolidis and Theodosia Stefanidou-Tiveriou and Directors Alekos Mantis (1st Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities) Nikos Skaltsas (National Archaeological Museum).

 

This is one of a series of annual events at which the Benaki Museum honours the work of exceptional people of culture, highlighting both the importance of their scientific contributions, and their contributions to society in general.