Propylaeum

Propylaeum is a distinguished specialist information service dedicated to ancient studies, jointly operated by the University Library of Heidelberg and the Bavarian State Library in Munich. Tailored to meet the needs of researchers, Propylaeum serves as an essential portal for information and services in antiquity studies, facilitating in-depth academic research and collaboration. Its offerings include PropylaeumSEARCH, a robust search technology designed to streamline scholarly inquiries in the field.

The brand actively promotes open access to research outputs, employing open-source software for the publication of eJournals, eBooks, and scientific articles. Propylaeum supports a range of academic endeavours, featuring services such as digital editions, e-publishing, and the online availability of significant archaeological collections. Recent initiatives include new specialist portals and journals that cater to niche interests within ancient studies, such as military history and numismatics. Propylaeum is committed to ensuring that scholars worldwide have access to high-quality, peer-reviewed research in the fields of Egyptology, classical archaeology, and ancient history.