Dipylon Society inaugurates a new series of interview-documentaries featuring archaeologists from the Archaeological Service, bringing into the spotlight the people who dedicated their lives and work to uncovering the history of Athens. Through personal testimonies, field narratives, and memories from significant excavations, the scholars behind the discoveries are given a voice, sharing their experiences and revealing the fascinating process of archaeological research.

At the same time, the series sheds light on the city’s “hidden” monuments: antiquities brought to light during rescue excavations, buried remains concealed beneath modern streets and neighborhoods, and sites that, although crucial to understanding Athens’ past, remain largely unknown to most residents and visitors. Through the accounts of the excavators, different facets of a multilayered and timeless city emerge—one that continues to captivate beneath the fabric of the modern urban landscape.

We hope that this initiative will contribute to a broader understanding of archaeology as a living process of knowledge and discovery. It is our conviction that the history of a city is written not only by its monuments, but also by the people who devoted years to uncovering, studying, and protecting them. This series seeks to illuminate precisely that relationship: the silent encounter between the archaeologist and the find, between the modern observer and the traces left by those who lived centuries ago. It is an invitation to discover not only the unknown Athens hidden beneath our feet, but also the people who taught us how to see it.