Floris van den Eijnde

Dr. Floris van den Eijnde is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Department of History and Art History, specializing in Ancient History and Greek Archaeology. He leads research groups like Sacrality and the Greek Polis and directs the Thorikos Fieldwork Project in Greece. His work focuses on state formation, cultural interaction, and the role of sanctuaries in premodern Mediterranean societies. Key roles include directing the Research Master in Ancient Medieval and Renaissance Studies and co-editing the Cultural Interactions in the Mediterranean series.

Education: MA degrees in Mediterranean Archaeology (UvA, 2000), Classics (UvA, 2001), and Education (VU Amsterdam, 2004). PhD from Utrecht University (2010) on Cult and Society in Early Athens.

Research Interests: Athenian polis development, Greek sanctuaries, feasting theory, and Mediterranean integration processes. Projects include excavations at Thorikos and the Athenian Agora, alongside international collaborations like the HIERON Network.

Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship (2012-2013), ASCSA Fellowship (2000-2001), and Paul V. Bacon Prize (1994). Active in academic leadership roles, including editorships and advisory boards.

Teaching: Courses on ancient history, archaeology, and material culture integration. Co-created BA programs like Foundations of Europe and Archaeology Minor.

Fieldwork: Thorikos (since 2011), Athenian Agora (1998-2002), and Ancient Corinth (2001). Key findings include insights into silver mining's role in Athenian polis formation and the spatial dynamics of early Greek cult practices.