BASSAE / ADMINISTRATION

Caring for
our heritage.

Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia

The public service responsible for the Archaeological Site of Bassae and the Temple of Apollo Epicurius.

The interior of the temple during restoration work

01 / THE EPHORATE

Protection, research & presentation

The competent service

The Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia (Ef. A. Ilia) is the competent body for managing the Archaeological Site of Bassae and the Temple of Apollo Epicurius.

The Ephorate is a regional service unit of the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture.

Architectural ornament from the Blouet publication of 1833
Architectural detail · Blouet, 1833. Website archival collection.

Responsibilities & people

It exercises its responsibilities in the Regional Unit of Ilia in collaboration with the relevant directorates of the Ministry of Culture.

The Ephorate operates and manages all the archaeological sites and museums in its jurisdiction and supervises all matters related to antiquities.

The Ephorate’s duties include systematic and rescue excavations, archaeological research and study, the conservation of antiquities, and the coordination and implementation of projects to safeguard, study and present cultural heritage.

The scientific staff and all employees are also responsible for organizing or participating in periodic exhibitions, educational programmes, scientific lectures, seminars and conferences with topics related to antiquities and archaeology.

02 / ORGANISATION

Departments & offices

The Ephorate comprises the following departments and office:

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Department of Administrative and Financial Support

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Security – Information Office

The Temple of Apollo Epicurius from the north, John Foster, 1812
John Foster, 1812 · website archival collection.

THE MONUMENT THROUGH TIME

A long history.
A continuing responsibility.

Historical depictions and modern photographs bring together the study of the monument and its continuing care.

05 / CONTACT

Contact the Ephorate

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