Ina Eichner

Dr. Ina Eichner is an associated researcher in the Religious Studies research group at the Austrian Academy of Sciences' Institute for Oriental and European Archaeology (ÖAI). She specializes in sacred topography and monastic landscapes, focusing on projects such as the Theban Paulo Monastery (Deir el-Bachît) and the study of lodging in sacred contexts. Her work bridges archaeology and religious history, examining spatial and cultural dimensions of sacred spaces.

Based in Vienna at Dominikanerbastei 16, she contributes to interdisciplinary research within the Academy's network. Her current projects emphasize fieldwork and historical analysis of monastic environments, reflecting her expertise in ancient and medieval religious architectures.