Excavation Program of the Roman Villa Rustica at Strongyli, Arta, Epirus

The Excavation Program is being implemented under a collaboration protocol between the Arta Ephorate of Antiquities/Ministry of Culture and the University of Patras (Department of History and Archaeology). Following the issuance of a permit to the University of Patras for a five-year program (2025–2029), systematic archaeological research of the Strongyli site in Arta is conducted in collaboration with the Arta Ephorate of Antiquities [ADA: 90ΨΕ46ΝΚΟΤ-7ΦΑ /04.08.2025]. The program includes both excavation and surface survey under the direction of Theodora Kontogianni, Head of the Department of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities and Museums, acting as deputy head of the Arta Ephorate, with the participation of the University of Patras research team, led by Professor Christos Merantzas (History and Archaeology of Civilizations, Department of History and Archaeology) and a team of students from the department.