Pérennisation de l’administration et des axes de recherche

Alfred Merlin's leadership at Dougga (Thugga) from 1920 to 1965 marked a pivotal phase in the site's archaeological research, solidifying institutional ties between the Service des antiquités et des arts, the École française de Rome, and the École normale supérieure. His tenure, following the tradition set by predecessors like La Blanchère, emphasized systematic excavations and administrative continuity, with Merlin directing multiple campaigns under Gauckler’s guidance. The study highlights how Merlin's background—trained at the École normale supérieure, experienced in Roman archaeology, and active in North African fieldwork—shaped Dougga's research trajectory, ensuring long-term institutional stability and methodological rigor.

Bacha, M. (2013). Pérennisation de l’administration et des axes de recherche. Patrimoine et Monuments En Tunisie 1881-1920, 249–271. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.irmc.3352