American School of Classical Studies at Athens

American School of Classical Studies at Athens

Greek: Αμερικανική Σχολή Κλασικών Σπουδών στην Αθήνα
The ASCSA main building as seen from Mount Lykavittos
Type	Overseas Research Center / Higher Education
Established	1881
Location	Athens , Greece
Campus	urban

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA; Greek: Αμερικανική Σχολή Κλασικών Σπουδών στην Αθήνα) is one of 19 foreign archaeological institutes in Athens, Greece. It is a member of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC). CAORC is a private not-for-profit federation of independent overseas research centers that promote advanced research, particularly in the humanities and social sciences, with focus on the conservation and recording of cultural heritage and the understanding and interpretation of modern societies.