Cultural heritage of Greece

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The church of Hagia Sophia (on the skyline) at Monemvasia, classed as an ancient (immovable) monument[1][2]

The cultural heritage (Greek: πολιτιστική κληρονομιά) of Greece, as defined by Law 4858/2021, includes archaeological sites, historical sites, monuments both immovable and movable, and intangible cultural heritage.[3][4][note 1]

Immovable monuments

Thermiotikos balos, a dance from Kythnos, from the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece[5]

As defined in Article 2 of Law 4858/2021, "Sanction of the Code of Legislation for the Protection of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage in General", immovable monuments include ancient monuments, namely those of prehistoric, ancient, Byzantine, and post-Byzantine Greece up to 1830, as well as newer monuments of particular significance.[3][4][note 2]

Intangible heritage

In accordance with Article 12 of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Greece maintains the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece [Wikidata].[5][note 3]

National Archive of Monuments

Established in 2002, the National Archive of Monuments [Wikidata] comprises three digital information systems:[6][7]

  • Archaeological Cadastre, for immovable monuments, archaeological sites, historical sites, and their protection zones[8]
  • Digital Collections of Movable Monuments, with items from museums and archaeological storerooms[9]
  • Historical Archive of Antiquities and Restorations[10]

International recognition

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