Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolida
The Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolida is a regional service of the Ministry of Culture, at directorate level, it is based in Nafplio and its area of responsibility extends into the Argolis Prefecture. The purpose of the Ephorate is to protect and display the antiquities which are found within its area of competence.
The competence of the Ephorate extends to all matters related to the preservation, protection and safekeeping of antiquities; the scientific research on, the discovery, maintenance, safeguarding, protection and display of antiquities of Byzantine and later monuments, and their exhibition in museums; the planning, management, study and execution of any archaeological project; the maintenance, repair, replacement, restoration, display and laying out of monuments and archaeological sites, as well as their natural environment; the carrying out of all the above works on a supervisory and ex-post basis; the scientific study and publicising of antiquities; the management of the monuments, archaeological sites, museums and collections within their jurisdiction and which belong to the state; the preparation and recommendation of all archaeological matters before the archaeological councils (the Local Council of Monuments of the Peloponnese and the Central Archaeological Council) and the general application of legislation applicable to the protection of antiquities.
