Archaeologist Malcolm Wiener dies at 91

Distinguished archaeologist and philanthropist Malcolm Wiener has passed away at the age of 91. Wiener dedicated over 50 years to the study, protection, and promotion of ancient Greek civilization.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni issued a statement praising Wiener as a rare combination of a successful businessman, selfless patron, and eminent scholar. His contributions include funding numerous research initiatives, scholarships, and institutions such as the Institute of Aegean Prehistory in Philadelphia, the Center for the Study of Eastern Crete, and the Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.

Beyond his financial support, which benefited hundreds of researchers through university chairs and fellowships in America and Europe, Wiener was a respected scientist known for his significant publications regarding Bronze Age Aegean civilizations and their connections to Eastern Mediterranean cultures.