Du Voyage à l'exploration : les premières années du voyage de Carl Haller von Hallerstein en Grèce 1810-1813

A pioneering approach to archaeological exploration emerged in early 19th-century Greece, exemplified by the work of Carl Haller von Hallerstein and his associates. This study highlights their systematic documentation of ancient Greek sites, including the statues from the Temple of Aphaia on Aegina and the friezes from the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae, which set a precedent for scientific rigor in archaeology. Unlike contemporary practices, such as those of Lord Elgin, Haller von Hallerstein's group, known as the Xénéoin, prioritized meticulous surveys, contextual attention to sites, and the dissemination of findings. Their efforts, preserved in archives like those at the Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire de Strasbourg, predate significant geopolitical shifts in Greece and underscore their role in establishing early archaeological methodologies.

Schweitzer, J. Du Voyage à l’exploration : les premières années du voyage de Carl Haller von Hallerstein en Grèce 1810-1813. https://doi.org/10.70675/03ce5f7bz8ff1z4d7ez879az03bdc64d95cc