SAM
The Swiss Working Group for Medieval and Modern Archaeology (SAM) brings together specialists in archaeology, art history and history to study the material remains of these periods, brought to light on the territory of present-day Switzerland and neighbouring regions. It promotes the exchange of information between institutions and researchers, as well as with specialists in related disciplines.
The SAM was founded in 1974 and became an association in 1998; it currently has 270 members. Anyone working in the field of medieval or modern archaeology, in the territory of current Switzerland or neighbouring regions, can become a member; they just have to apply and appear before the General Assembly, which decides on their admission. The SAM encourages its members to communicate information about their current work and the results of their research.
In addition to the annual General Assembly, the SAM organises excursions, visits to excavations or exhibitions related to medieval or modern archaeology.
Committee
Clément Hervé (co-chair)
Fabian Küng (co-chair)
M. Isabella Angelino
Valentin Homberger
Katharina König
Marion Liboutet
Picture: Participants of the general assembly in Lausanne on 29-30 October 2021.
General Assembly and annual conference
The General Assembly and the annual conference with lectures on current excavations and research usually take place on the last Friday and Saturday of October.
Next annual meeting: October 30/31 2026 in Zurich