About the Ephorate
The Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades is a Regional Service of the Ministry of Culture, operating at Directorate level, with its headquarters in Athens and territorial jurisdiction over the regional units of Andros, Melos, Thera, Kea-Kythnos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros and Tenos.
The Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades is responsible for the management of the cultural heritage of the Cycladic Archipelago, a task shaped by the particular conditions and challenges arising from the geographical distribution of monuments and museum infrastructure across dozens of islands.
The responsibilities of the Ephorate encompass all matters relating to the protection and safeguarding of antiquities, archaeological and scientific research, and the discovery, preservation, conservation, presentation and exhibition of antiquities. They also include the study, planning, management and implementation of archaeological works concerning the conservation, repair, restoration, presentation and enhancement of monuments, archaeological sites and their surroundings.
The Ephorate is also responsible for the scientific documentation, study and publication of antiquities, as well as for the management of state-owned monuments, archaeological sites, museums and collections within its area of jurisdiction. In addition, it oversees the implementation of the legislation in force concerning the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage.
The staff of the Ephorate participates in all aspects of this work, including systematic and rescue excavations, archaeological projects and research, the study and organization of permanent and temporary exhibitions, the enhancement and operation of archaeological sites, and the organization, promotion and operation of museums. Staff members contribute to these activities according to the needs of the Service and the responsibilities assigned to the individual departments.
Director
Dr. Dimitris Athanasoulis
General Contact Information
Department of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities and Museums
10 Epameinonda Street, Athens
Tel.: +30 210 3310966, +30 210 3250148
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 07:30–15:30
Public service / submission of applications / information: 09:00–15:00
Department of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Antiquities and Museums
2 Klepsydras Street, Athens
Tel.: +30 210 3218075, +30 210 3251044
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 07:30–15:30
Public service / submission of applications / information: 09:00–15:00
For opening hours of the Archaeological Museums and Archaeological Sites of the Cyclades, please visit the relevant section of this website.
Website Content and Administration
Website content manager and site administrator:
Eleni Papadea
Feedback about the website may also be sent to the above address.
Departments and Contact Directory
Director
Dr. Dimitris Athanasoulis
1. Department of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities and Museums
10 Epameinonda Street, Athens
Head of Department
Georgia Papadopoulou (Ext. 20)
Archaeologists
2. Department of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Antiquities and Museums
2 Klepsydras Street, Athens
Head of Department
Secretariat – Registry
Archaeologists
3. Department of Archaeological Works and Studies
10 Epameinonda Street, Athens
Head of Department
Civil Engineers
Architects
Geologist
Surveyor
Designers
Nikos Tsouris (45)
Ioannis Trakos (36)
Marble Craftsman
Lefteris Fillipousis (30)
4. Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art
10 Taxiarchon Street, Athens
Tel.: +30 210 3216117, +30 210 3216972
Head of Department
Staff
K. Alexiou (600)
Ilias Anastasakis (606)
Nikos Vittis (604)
Theodora Dimitropoulou (608)
Giorgos Makrygenis (603)
Christos Maris (602)
Orkopoulos
Thanos Kougioufas (605)
Panagiotis Tsiknas (601)
A. Psouchlou (600)
5. Department of Administrative and Financial Support
Head of Department
Director’s Secretariat
Chrysa Xagara (12, 30)
Registry
Dispatch Office
E. Kappas (10)
Accounting Office
Maria Gkoutzidou —"> mgoutzidou@culture.gr (40)
Local Council of Monuments of the South Aegean
Maria Dempeli
Extension: 630
Direct line: +30 210 3242062