The project is directed by Dr. Bettina Tsigarida, Director of the Museum and Ephorate of Pella, with Dr. Zosia Archibald of the University of Liverpool and Professor Lisa Nevett of the University of Michigan.

We are very grateful to all of the specialists who are working with us in the following capacities:

Amphoras
Dr. Kostas Filis, Greek Archaeological Service

Archaeobotany
Dr. Evi Margaritis, The Cyprus Institute

Archaeometallurgy
Dr. Maria Kostoglou, SOAS, University of London

Ceramics

Dr. Nikos Akamatis, Academy of Athens
Dr. Dimitra Aktseli, Greek Archaeological Service
Professor Bradley Ault, State University of New York, Buffalo

Dr. Nadhira Hill, Randolph Macon College
Dr. Yannis Kanonidis, Greek Archaeological Service

Dr. Anna Panti, Greek Archaeological Service

Ms. Irene Liesk, Birkbeck, University of London

Faunal Analysis
Dr. Sue Stallibrass, University of Liverpool

Field Survey, GIS, and Database Management
Dr. David Stone, University of Michigan

Geoarchaeology
Dr. Lisa-Marie Shillito, Newcastle University

Dr. Mara Schumacher

Geographic Information Systems
Dr. Peter Knoop, University of Michigan
Dr. Hannah Pethen University of Liverpool

Geophysical Survey
Dr. Jamieson Donati, IMS-FORTH
Dr. Timothy Horsley, Northern Illinois University
Professor Nikos Papadopoulos, IMS-FORTH
Professor Apostolos Sarris, Cyprus Institute

Illustration
Ms. Lorene Sterner, University of Michigan

Ms. Elisa Sottilotta, University of Bologna

Microartifact Analysis
Dr. Britt Hartenberger, Western Michigan University
Dr. Elina Salminen, University of California, Santa Barbara

Mosaics
Dr. Eftychia Alevizou, Greek Archaeological Service

Numismatics
Dr. Christos Gatzolis, Greek Archaeological Service

Phytolith Analysis
Dr. Carla Lancelotti, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

Shell
Dr. R. Veropoulidou, Thessaloniki

Special Finds
Ms. Laurel Fricker, University of Michigan
Dr. Max Huemer, Arizona
Dr. Stephen O’Brien, University of Liverpool
Dr. Elise Poppen, Indiana University, Bloomington

Topographers
Mr. Nikos Alexakis, Greek Archaeological Service
Mr. Vasilis Andreou, Greek Archaeological Service
Mr. Filippos Stefanou, Thessaloniki
Mr. Michalis Tsioumas, Greek Archaeological Service

Our foreman is Mr. Giannis Tsolakis, Greek Archaeological Service

We are very grateful to all of our volunteer team members for their hard work during our years of fieldwork and our study seasons!  

In 2023 and 2024 study seasons took place at the site involving directors and specialists.

After an enforced break during the Covid-19 pandemic, we were finally able to hold our first study season in June-July 2022.

Our team members were:
Olivia Carter, University of Michigan
Laurel Fricker, University of Michigan
Nadhira HIll, University of Michigan
Kiersten Hoff, University of Michigan
Dr. Max Huemer, Phoenix Arizona
Leo Jagels, SUNY Buffalo
Irene Liesk, Birkbeck, University of London
Kathleen McGurty, SUNY Buffalo
Kate Pawlowski, Western Michigan University
Elise Poppen, SUNY Buffalo
Ari Rizzo, University of Michigan
Elisa Sottilotta, University of Bologna
Dr. Daniel van Helden, University of Leicester
Dr. Qinghua Zhou, University of Leicester

Our conservators were:
Artemis Brofidou
Stella Karasmanoglou

Our professional draftsman was:
Christos Kountouras

In 2019 our team members were:

Ceramics:
Drew Cabaniss,  University of Michigan
Nadhira Hill,  University of Michigan
Irene Liesk, Birkbeck, University of London
Elise Poppen,  SUNY Buffalo

Excavation Co-ordinator:
Dr. Stratos Nanoglou, Greek Archaeological Service

Excavation supervisors:
Justine Buchler, University of Calgary
Kevin Christensen, Aarhus University/Univerity of Liverpool
Hebe Clarke,  University of Michigan
Jacob Engstrom, University British Columbia
Laurel Fricker,  University of Arizona
Max Huemer,  SUNY Buffalo
Mike Koletsos,  University of Michigan
Dr. Stephen O’Brien, University College Dublin
Dr. David Smith,  University of Liverpool
Elisa Sottilotta, University of Bologna

Flotation and micro-debris:
Lauren Oberlin, University of Michigan

Geoarchaeology:
Mara Schumacher, Newcastle University

GIS:
Erina Baci, University of Michigan
Giulia Heinritzi, Concordia University, Montreal

Special finds:
Dr. Matthew Skuse, University of St. Andrews

Topography:
Sofia Kartsioli,  Aristotle University Thessaloniki

Team members:
Dr. Ian Archibald, Chester
Dorine Balluais, Paris Nanterre University
Leo Bayel, Paris Nanterre University
Sixtine Chalard, Paris Nanterre University
Jennifer Cresswell, University of Liverpool
Thomas Clark, University of Edinburgh
Alice Clinch, Cornell University
Megan Daniels, University of Liverpool
Gaelle David, Paris Nanterre University
Hannah Farrel, SUNY Oneonta
Marina Gonzales, Paris Nanterre University
James Hua, University of Durham
Cassie Johnivan, University of Michigan
Patricia Johnson, Florida
Brooklyn Jorgenson, University of Liverpool
Kathleen McGurty, Gettysburg College
William Minter, University of Kent
Louise Morris, University of Liverpool
Alexander Moskowitz, University of Michigan
Tali Natan, Kenyon College
Eduardo Piunti, University College London
Katie Potter, University of Liverpool
Evan Reinhart, University of Liverpool
Gwendoline Rouault, University of Cambridge
Jennifer Shore, University of Liverpool
Francesca Tomei, University of Liverpool
Madeline Topor, University of Michigan
Asterios Vassilas,  Aristotle University Thessaloniki
Christos Vassilas,  Aristotle University Thessaloniki
Celia Weberg, University of Michigan
Evangelia Zachou,  Aristotle University Thessaloniki

In 2018 our team members were:

Ceramic Study
Andrew Cabaniss University of Michigan
Nadhira Hill University of Michigan
Irene Liesk Birkbeck, University of London
Elise Poppen SUNY Buffalo

Excavation Co-ordinators
Dr. Katherine Harrington Florida State University (North Hill excavations and trench supervisor)
Dr. Stratos Nanoglou Greek Archaeological Service (North and South Hill excavations)

Excavation Supervisors
Justine Buchler, University of Calgary
Hebe Clarke,  University of Michigan
Elena Cuijpers,  Bonn University
Laurel Fricker,  University of Arizona
Marine Garcia University of Bordeaux
Max Huemer,  SUNY Buffalo
Michael Koletsos University of Michigan
Camilla Lindegard University of Copenhagen
Dr. Stephen O’Brien University of Liverpool
Dr. David Smith University of Liverpool

Flotation and Microdebris Analysis
Elina Salminen University of Michigan
Katie Lindsay, Florida State University

Topography
Sophia Kartsioli  Aristotle University, Thessaloniki
Vassilis Spanos Aristotle University, Thessaloniki

Excavation and Field Survey Volunteers
Laura Aitken-Burt, London
Mark Allsopp, University of Liverpool
Adam Appleton,  University of Liverpool
Ian Archibald, Chester
Lois Barker,  University of Liverpool
Phillip Barlow,  University of Liverpool
Maryne Baylet,  University of Paris, Nanterre
Valentine Benoliel,  University of Paris, Nanterre
Anders Blomquist, University of Copenhagen
Andrew Brown, University of Manitoba
Adam Caperton, University of Oxford
Kate Caraway,  University of Liverpool
Kevin Christenson, Aarhus
Thomas Clark, University of Edinburgh
Tamsin Cornelius, University of Sheffield
Jennifer Cresswell, University of Liverpool
Gaelle David,  University of Paris, Nanterre
Paige Derue,  University of Michigan
Jacob Engstrom, University British Columbia
Scott Evans, Wilfred Laurier University
Alyssa Fabrizio, University of Michigan
Blythe Falconer, Newcastle University
Katie Fenner,  University of Liverpool
Lucie Gerard,  University of Paris, Nanterre
Christelle Guyot,  University of Paris, Nanterre
Flora Graham, London
Giulia Heinritzi, Concordia University, Montreal
Marisa Infante, University of Oxford
Alima Khan,  University of Liverpool
Charlie Kocurek, University British Columbia
Michael Loy,  University of Cambridge
Kathleen McGurty, Gettysburg College
Conor Mead, University of Colorado
Amanda Meeks, University of Miami
Zachary Mohan, University of Manitoba
Evan Reinhart,  University of Liverpool
Danielle Rocha dos Santos, Newcastle University
Seyedsaman Sajedi,  University of Liverpool
Mara Schumacher, Newcastle University
Elisa Sottilotta, University of Bologna
Madeline Topor, University of Michigan
Asterios Vassilas,  Aristotle University Thessaloniki
Christos Vassilas,  Aristotle University Thessaloniki
Celia Weberg, University of Michigan
Darren White, University of Liverpool
Evangelia Zachou,  Aristotle University Thessaloniki

In our 2017 seasons our team members were:

Artefact Study
Kate Caraway University of Liverpool
Nadhira Hill University of Michigan
Laura Hutchison Johns Hopkins University
Leticia Rodriguez Vivrette University of Texas, Austin

Ceramic Study
Andrew Cabaniss University of Michigan
Alice Chapman SUNY Buffalo
Alexia Miltiadis Johanssen Cardiff University
Irene Liesk Birkbeck, University of London
Elise Poppen SUNY Buffalo

Excavation Co-ordinators
Dr. Katherine Harrington ASCA (North Hill excavations and trench supervisor)
Dr. Stratos Nanoglou Greek Archaeological Service (South Hill excavations)

Excavation Supervisors
Marine Garcia University of Bordeaux
Michael Koletsos University of Michigan
Camilla Lindegard University of Copenhagen
Dr. Stephen O’Brien University of Liverpool
Uxue Rambla Eguilaz University of Oxford

Field Survey Team Leader
Machal Gradoz University of Michigan

Flotation and Microdebris Analysis
Elina Salminen University of Michigan

Illustration
Dr. Joe Skinner Newcastle University
Cécile Buchwalder Athens

Tile Study
Elena Cuijpers University of Bonn

Topography
Alexandros Kaltsidis Aristotle University, Thessaloniki
Vassilis Spanos Aristotle University, Thessaloniki

Excavation, Field Survey and Geophysical Survey Volunteers
Giorgos Alexakis University of Volos
Hella Barkati University of Nanterre
Lois Paige Barker University of Liverpool
Dave Bell University of Oxford
Hebe Clarke University of Michigan
Ed Clarke University of Liverpool
Ellis Cuffe University of Liverpool
Charlotte Davis University of Liverpool
Olivia Denk University of Basel
Paige Derue University of Michigan
Elsa Ducurtil University of Nanterre
Krasimir Dyulgerski University of Liverpool
Marion Erbib University of Nanterre
Alice Fraser University of Oxford
Laurel Fricker University of Michigan
Craig Harvey University of Michigan
Nadhira Hill University of Michigan
Sophie Lindon University of Liverpool
Matt Naglak University of Michigan
Dr. Elpi Naoum, Greek Archaeological Service
Tianni Rogers University of Liverpool
Troy Samuels University of Michigan
Elisa Sottilotta University of Bologna
Diomidis Soulakis Thessaloniki
Anjali Thapar University of Liverpool
Christos Vassilas Aristotle University, Thessaloniki
Asterios Vassilas Aristotle University, Thessaloniki
Ophelia Vlachopoulos University of Nanterre
Evangelia Zachou Aristotle University, Thessaloniki

In our 2016 seasons our team members were:

Flotation and Microdebris Analysis
SALMINEN Elina University of Michigan

Geophysical Survey:
SPARROW Thomas Bradford University
TUCKER Greg University of Michigan

Ceramic and Artefact Processing
CHAPMAN  Alice SUNY Buffalo
HUTCHISON Laura Johns Hopkins University
JOHANSSON Alexia Cardiff University
LIESK Irene Birkbeck, University of London
POPPEN Elise SUNY Buffalo

Photography:
POTTER Natalie University of Michigan

Trench Supervisors:
ALEXAKIS Giorgos Ioannina University
CREOLA Alexandra University of Michigan
DURDOV Daniele Fribourg University
GARCIA Marine University of Bordeaux-Montaigne
HARRINGTON Katherine Brown University
KOLETSOS Michael University of Michigan
KASSAM Sameer Liverpool University
O’BRIEN Stephen Liverpool University
RAMBLA-EGUILAZ Uxue Oxford University
SMITH Dave Liverpool University

Excavation and Survey Team members:
ALLARD  Catherine Cardiff University
ARCHIBALD  Ian
BRANNON Jack Newcastle University
CARAWAY Kate Liverpool University
CLARKE  Hebe University of Michigan
CLARKE Ed Liverpool University
COLLIER Jemma Bradford University
CORKUM Alex Bradford University
CUFFE Ellis Liverpool University
CUIJPERS Elena Leiden University
DENK Olivia Basel University
DYULGERSKI Krasimir Liverpool University
ENTWISTLE   Guy Cardiff University
ERBIB  Marian  University of Paris West, Nanterre
FRASER Alice Cardiff University
FIASCO Andrew University of Michigan
FRICKER Laurel  University of Michigan
FUCHS-Khakhar Christine Birkbeck, University of London
GATZOLIS Thanasis Aristotle University, Thessaloniki
GRIGORIADOU Stella Stockholm University
HEAF Rebecca Bradford University
JULIFF Samantha Cardiff University
LINDEGARD Camilla Copenhagen University
MATYJASZKIEWICZ Zosia  Leeds Armory
MORLEY-STONE Jake Liverpool University
OYA Naomi Newcastle University
PAPADOPOULOS Angelos CYA Athens
ROBSON Joe Oxford University
RODRIGUEZ Leticia University of Texas
SCUTT Helena Liverpool University
SKUSE Matthew BSA/Exeter University
SOULAKIS Diomidis  Thessaloniki
TAYLOR Jessica Brighton University
WALTON Claire Birkbeck, University of London
WILSON Megan University of Michigan

In 2015 our team members were:

Trench Supervisors
Ms. Marine Garcia, University of Bordeaux
Ms. Katherine Harrington, Brown University
Mr. Patrik Klingborg, University of Uppsala
Ms. Julia Hurley, University of Cambridge
Dr. Helen Murphy-Smith, University of Liverpool
Dr. Stephen O’Brien, University of Liverpool
Dr. David Smith, University of Liverpool
Dr. Sue Stallibrass, University of Liverpool

Topography
Ms. Cecile Buchwalder, Free University of Brussels
Ms. Olivia Denk, University of Basel

Geographical Information Systems
Dr. Hannah Pethen, University of Liverpool

Ceramics
Ms. Alexia Johansson, Cardiff University
Ms. Irene Liesk, Birkbeck College, University of London

Field Survey
Dr. Ian Archibald
Dr. Elpi Naoum, Greek Archaeological Service
Mr. Diomidis Soulakis

Field survey and excavation team members
Mr. Giorgos ALEXAKIS, Ioannina University
Ms. Amelia BROWN, Courtauld Institute
Ms. Chelsea COLE, University of Michigan
Ms. Elena CUIJPERS, Leiden University
Ms. Olga DANIILIDOU, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki
Ms. Eleanor de SPRETTER, University of Liverpool
Mr. Daniele DURDOV, University of Fribourg
Mr. Krasimir DYULGERSKI, University of Liverpool
Ms. Alice FRASER, Cardiff University
Ms. Katherine HOPE, Aberystwyth University
Ms. Rosemary HUGHES, Cardiff University
Ms. Laura HUTCHISON, Johns Hopkins University
Ms. Samantha JULIFF, Cardiff University
Mr. Sameer KASSAM, University of Liverpool
Ms. Kali KATERNARI, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki
Ms. Alison KEMMERLE, University of Michigan
Ms. Camilla LINDEGARD, University of Copenhagen
Ms. Natasha McMAHON, University of Liverpool
Mr. Jake MORLEY-STONE, University of Liverpool
Ms. Sarah MURPHY, University of Liverpool
Mr. Edward NOLAN, University of Michigan
Ms. Malia PIPER, University of Michigan
Ms. Uxue Rambla-EGUILAZ, University of Oxford
Mr. Joe ROBSON, University of Oxford
Dr. Joe SKINNER, Newcastle University
Mr. Giorgos TSOLAKIS, New York University
Ms. Claire WALTON, Birkbeck College, University of London
Ms. Megan WILSON, University of Michigan

In 2014 our team members were:
Trench Supervisors
Ms. Katherine Harrington, Brown University
Ms. Kate Larson, University of Michigan
Ms. Elina Salminen, University of Michigan
Dr. Joe Skinner, Newcastle University
Dr. David Smith, University of Liverpool
Dr. Sue Stallibrass, University of Liverpool

Topography
Mr. Gregory Tucker, University of Michigan

Excavation and Field Survey Teams
Dr. Eftychia ALEVIZOU, Greek Archaeological Service
Mr. Giorgos ALEXAKIS, Ioannina University
Mr. Giannis ATHANASIADIS, Greek Archaeological Service
Mr. Mathieu DUBOIS, University of Manitoba
Mr. Daniele DURDOV, University of Fribourg
Ms. Uxue Rambla-EGUILAZ, University of Oxford
Mr. Thomas JAMES, University of Liverpool
Mr. Sameer KASSAM, University of Liverpool
Ms. Elena CUIJPERS, Leiden University
Ms. Zosia MATYJASZKIEWICZ, University of Bradford
Ms. Helen MURPHY-SMITH, University of Liverpool
Ms. Megan MURRAY, University of Manitoba
Ms. Zsuzsanna NAGY, University of Liverpool
Mr. Stephen O’BRIEN, University of Liverpool
Mr. David ROSE, University of Edinburgh
Mr. Diomidis SOULAKIS
Ms. Holly TAYLOR, University of Michigan