MINISTRY OF CULTURE

EPHORATE OF UNDERWATER

ANTIQUITIES

PROTECTING THE

UNDERWATER
CULTURAL
HERITAGE

Tales of the sea: The mission of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities

The Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities (EUA) operates as a specialized regional service of the Ministry of Culture, with jurisdiction across the entire Greek territory. The Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities manages the Accessible Underwater Archaeological Sites of Alonissos and Western Pagasetic Gulf

Tales of the sea: The mission of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities

The Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities (EUA) operates as a specialized regional service of the Ministry of Culture, with jurisdiction across the entire Greek territory. The Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities manages the Accessible Underwater Archaeological Sites of Alonissos and Western Pagasetic Gulf

UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

Connecting history with diving and technology, the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities created the first Accessible Underwater Archaeological Sites (AUAS) in Greece, offering the opportunity for divers and non-divers to explore ancient shipwrecks and connect with underwater cultural heritage.

Underwater Cultural Heritage

Explore the underwater & coastal monuments of Greece

Underwater archaeological research

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