John Camp II

John Camp II is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Professor of Classics at Randolph-Macon College and a leading scholar in ancient Greek archaeology. He previously served as Director of the Athenian Agora Excavations at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens from 1966 to present. His work bridges academia and public engagement, making ancient Athenian material culture accessible to global audiences.

Education: PhD in Classical Archaeology (Princeton University). Professional roles include leadership in field archaeology and higher education.

Research focuses on Athenian urban archaeology, Agora site analysis, and Greek material culture. His publications have redefined understanding of ancient Athens' social and architectural history.

Awarded the Archaeological Institute of America's highest honor in 2024 for lifetime achievement. Mentor to hundreds of students through classroom and fieldwork training.

Led the Agora excavations for over five decades, contributing to one of the longest-running archaeological projects. Collaborates with international institutions to preserve and study classical heritage.