Αngeliki Kottaridi, archaeologist, is Head of the XVII Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities and director of the Hellenic Archaeological Mission to Kuwait. A member of the Hellenic Archaeological Service since 1991, in charge of the archaeological site and the Museum of Aigai (Vergina), her work includes the design and organization of the exhibition of the Treasures of the Royal Tombs. She is also responsible for all the conservation and enhancement projects in the Palace and the wider environs of Aigai.
Graduate of the Department of Archaeology and Art History in the Faculty of Letters of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with postgraduate studies in Archaeology, Art History, Ethnology and Theatre Studies, she holds a doctorate in Classical Archaeology from the Faculty of Letters of the University of Cologne. A student and long-standing collaborator of Manolis Andronikos, with considerable excavation experience to her credit, she plays an active role in archaeological research in Macedonia. In addition to her doctoral dissertation on witches in ancient Greek myth, she has published numerous scholarly studies relating to Aigai, the Macedonians, ancient painting, witchcraft and magic, myth, religion and women in Antiquity.
With a particular interest in the socialization of the cultural heritage today, she has not only formulated theoretical studies-proposals but has also been involved with planning and curating a series of archaeological exhibitions in Greece and abroad. She has participated in many scientific conferences, has given lectures as well as interviews and presentations in the Mass Media, and has collaborated as scientific adviser on international television productions and educational documentaries. Since 2006 she has been a member of the Council of Museums and Museum Policy of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism. She has also served as Vice-President and General Secretary of the Association of Greek Archaeologists.
In recognition of her achievements she was awarded the Gold Cross of the Order of the Phoenix by the President of the Hellenic Republic.