International Association for Greek and Latin Epigraphy

The International Association for Greek and Latin Epigraphy (AIEGL – Association Internationale d'Épigraphie Grecque et Latine) is an international scholarly organization dedicated to the study of inscriptions from the Classical World. Founded in 1972 in Munich and formally constituted in 1977 in Constantza, the association serves as a global hub for epigraphers, promoting communication and cooperation among students and scholars of Greek and Latin epigraphy. Its primary purpose is to advance the scientific study of inscriptions, strengthen links between researchers, and support the organization of academic meetings, including the International Epigraphic Congress held every five years. AIEGL also offers prizes for outstanding work by younger scholars and provides financial support for specialized training in the field. The association publishes an annual report and the Nouvelles de l'AIEGL, and it acts as patron to various academic conferences and workshops. With its headquarters in Paris, AIEGL operates worldwide, fostering collaboration and the preservation, study, and teaching of epigraphic material.

The International Association for Greek and Latin Epigraphy (AIEGL) was founded in 1972 in Munich and formally constituted in 1977 in Constantza. Its establishment aimed to create a permanent international framework for the study of Greek and Latin inscriptions, fostering collaboration among scholars across national boundaries. Since its inception, AIEGL has organized the International Epigraphic Congress every five years, a major event that brings together epigraphers from around the world. The association has also expanded its activities to include prizes for young scholars, such as the Géza Alföldy Stipends, and grants for educational training courses and workshops. It publishes the Nouvelles de l'AIEGL, an annual report, and supports various academic meetings and publications. Over the decades, AIEGL has played a key role in promoting the recovery, protection, and display of epigraphic material, and in advancing the teaching of Greek and Latin epigraphy. Its headquarters are in Paris, and it continues to serve as a central node for the international epigraphic community.

• 2003

  Annual reports available online since this year

• 1978

  Nouvelles de l'AIEGL available from this year

• 1977

  Formally constituted in Constantza

• 1972

  Founded in Munich

International non-profit scholarly association for the promotion of Greek and Latin epigraphy.

• International Epigraphic Congress

  Held every five years, the congress is a major international meeting for epigraphers.

• Géza Alföldy Stipends

  Prizes awarded to young scholars for outstanding work in epigraphy.

• Grant for Epigraphic Educational Training Courses and Workshops

  Financial support for specialized training in epigraphy.

• Nouvelles de l'AIEGL

  Annual newsletter published since 1978.

• Annual report

  Report on the association's activities, available online since 2003.

1. 1AIEGL – Newsaiegl.org
2. 2History - AIEGLaiegl.org
3. 3Organisation - AIEGLaiegl.org
4. 4Wikidatawikidata.org