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Athinaios

Joined 13 October 2005

Who is Athinaios? edit

Location edit

Currently based in Athens, Greece.

Have previously lived in Dublin, Ireland, and in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Expect, but do not hope, to spend the future in the Waste Land.

Profession edit

Archaeologist, specialised in prehistory, especially Neolithic. Also in prehistoric ritual and religion, as well as in use of caves.

I have been involved in archeological fieldwork in Germany, France, Ireland and Greece (mainly Crete).

In the past (including the very recent past), I have worked as barman, journalist, translator, invigilator, ghostwriter, photographer, proofreader, lecturer, chauffeur, voice actor, night porter, tour guide, surveyor, and radio soccer pundit.

Still working on my doctoral thesis...

Real name edit

I'm in two minds as to whether wikipedia editors should have to provide their actual name. There's good arguments either way. If you need mine for some reason, you can email me.

Interests edit

Archaeology, various aspects and areas.

Greece, Ireland, Germany (all aspects in each case, especially archaeology, history, cultural history, art and architecture, politics, literature and culinary tradition).

Architecture, ancient to modern.

Feline banter.

Wikipedia versions edit

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Contributions so far edit

Articles edit

I intend to contribute occasionally in all fields relevant to my own interests, whenever I come across something that I feel I can add to. See Athinaios (talk · contribs) or my edit count.

Articles started by Athinaios edit

Articles on Athens Institutes
Three short articles on the former French départements in Greece

Articles substantially modified or expanded edit

Translation edit

I intend to cross-translate archaeology-related articles between the English and German versions of wikipedia when I have time and where I deem it necessary. Anyone interested in such activity, including anyone who is missing specific archaeological information in either language, is encouraged to contact me.

Translated so far edit

Archaeology edit
A series of four articles on Bronze Age Golden hats
  • Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte (Berlin)‎
  • Tomb of Aline
  • Venus of Brassempouy (from French)
  • Venus figurines (from French)
  • Walle Plough
  • Eberswalde Hoard
    • History of Art and Architecture edit
    A series of 34 articles on individual Greek vase painters
    Five articles on Northern European brick architecture
    Other edit

    Template edit

    A counterintuitive quote to be kept in mind edit

    "If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly." (G.K. Chesterton)

    Aw, you shouldn't have edit

      The DYK Medal
    Awarded by this editor for a Did You Know contribution that appeared on the main page, a hook that was well written, referenced, and displayed irony, a fact related to a distinguishing characteristic of the subject of the article, or other notable property. AwardBot 22:39, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
      The Rosetta Barnstar
    For the excellent work done on Fayum mummy portraits Captmondo 18:53, 3 November 2007 (UTC)


      The Rosetta Barnstar
    I award you the Rosetta Barnstar for your epic and excellent translation of Greek temple. Keep up the good work! Oreo Priest 09:51, 18 November 2007 (UTC)


      The Berlin Gold Hat Award
    I award you this Berlin Gold Hat Award for your wonderful work on German archaeology articles. I didn't realise we had a whole heap of archaeology articles missing in this encyclopedia and you are basically filling it all. Congrats ! You are now required to wear this hat on any formal occasion. Cheers, Rosenknospe (talk) 13:43, 7 December 2007 (UTC)


      The 25 DYK Medal
    Congratulations! Here's a medal for you in appreciation of your hardwork in creating, expanding and nominating 25+ articles for DYK. Numbers are not important, but 25 is impressive - we take off our (gold) hats. Archaeology rules. Keep up the good work, Athinaios! --Victuallers (talk) 20:46, 9 December 2007 (UTC)


    Sandbox edit

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    There are things particularly relevant to Greek-based Wikipedians at the Greek Wikipedians' notice board.

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