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History  | | Sweden has diplomatic representation
in Turkey since 1734, and on the present site since 1757. One of the buildings on the grounds, which originally housed the kitchen and servant quarters, was later rebuilt to serve as lodging for the dragoman (the interpreter of the ambassador). Hence the house is today known as the Dragoman House.
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In 1962 the Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul was created,
as a result of the need
to accomodate Swedish scholars working in Turkey. Between 1970 and 1973, the
Institute was directed by Alfred Westholm, who also acted as director of the Swedish
archaeological project at Labranda in Caria (Milas). The following year, 1974, the
Institute took up residence in the Dragoman House, where it is still located.
Since 1976, the SRII enjoys financial support from the Swedish state. Eventually, in 1990, a permanent staff would be
appointed. At present, the Institute employs, apart from the
director, two secretaries.
Former directors
Paavo Roos, archaeologist (1990)
Pontus Hellström, archaeologist (1990-1992)
Bengt Knutsson, arabist (1992-1999)
Elisabeth Özdalga, sociologist (1999-2002)
Karin Ådahl, art historian (2002-2008)
Present director Elisabeth Özdalga, sociologist.
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