Panos Valavanis
Panos Valavanis was a distinguished Greek archaeologist and professor of classical archaeology at the University of Athens, renowned for his significant contributions to the field, including the discovery of the oldest known preserved hippodrome in Greece. Born in Athens in 1954, he dedicated his career to both teaching and research, focusing on ancient Greek pottery, the topography of ancient Athens, and ancient technology. Valavanis was involved in numerous excavations and archaeological programs, mentoring generations of students and actively engaging with the public through his writings, many of which were aimed at young audiences. He passed away at the age of 71, leaving behind a rich legacy in the study of classical archaeology.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Panos Valavanis was a prominent classical archaeologist known for his discovery of the oldest preserved Hippodrome in Greece.
Πάνος Βαλαβάνης: Ο αρχαιολόγος που έλυσε ένα «γρίφο» των Δελφών
Greece· 2025-05-17
Panos Valavanis was a beloved professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Athens who passed away at the age of 71.
Πάνος Βαλαβάνης (1954-2025): Ευγενής και αγαπητός δάσκαλος ΑρχαιολογίαςGreece· 2025-05-15Panos Valavanis was a prominent Greek archaeologist and professor of classical archaeology at the University of Athens.
Πέθανε ο σπουδαίος αρχαιολόγος Πάνος ΒαλαβάνηςGreece· 2025-05-14