{"id":505868,"date":"2025-10-09T10:56:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euaculture.gr\/eua\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T21:54:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:54:40","slug":"eua","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/euaculture.gr\/en\/eua\/","title":{"rendered":"EUA"},"content":{"rendered":"

MINISTRY OF CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div>

EPHORATE OF UNDERWATER<\/p>\n<\/div>

ANTIQUITIES<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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PROTECTING THE<\/h2><\/div>

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Tales of the sea: The mission of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities<\/h2><\/div>
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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<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Services for the Public<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Visit to Underwater Archaeological Sites<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Tales of the sea: The mission of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities<\/h2><\/div>
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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<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Visit to Underwater Archaeological Sites<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES<\/h2><\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Underwater Cultural Heritage<\/h2><\/div>

Explore the underwater & coastal monuments of Greece<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Underwater archaeological research<\/h2><\/div>

Stay informed about the Ephorate’s current expeditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Visual Material (Video)<\/h4><\/div>
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Research & Conservation<\/h4><\/div>
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Visual Monitoring System<\/h4><\/div>
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Forms<\/h3><\/div>

Search and download all necessary documents regarding the procedures and permits of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities service. Here you will find forms for issues such as Possession and Delivery of Antiquities, Fish Farming Permits, Metal Detection Permits as well as other related requests. <\/p>\n

Each form is available for download and printing, so you can complete and submit it according to the instructions that accompany it. This section acts as a practical guide, facilitating access to all the necessary forms in one place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Possession & Release of Antiquities<\/span>\u039a\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03b2\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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\u039a\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03b2\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf<\/span>Fish Farming Licenses<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Metal Detection Licenses<\/span>\u039a\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03b2\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Ancient Material Study Permits<\/span>\u039a\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03b2\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Information for professionals (diving centers)<\/h3><\/div>

Diving centers operating in Accessible Underwater Archaeological Sites (AUAS) must be aware of the licensing procedures, participation in a special certification seminar for dive guides at AUAS, the management of available slots (date and time of visit), as well as the obligation to register visitor details for security and documentation reasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Latest News<\/h2><\/div>
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Discover the latest news from the world of maritime archaeology. Get informed about new shipwrecks, places to visit, the actions of the Ephorate and the secrets of our national marine parks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>