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CLOSEResearch Grants awarded to the National Hellenic Research Foundation for the implementation of a research project in Tenos
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces the receipt of a grant for the research project Byzantine and Latin-dominated Tenos: Old and new archaeological data of the Institute of Historical Research, funded by the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy for 2026.
Location: Tenos
Grant: €8,000
The project is conducted by the Institute of Historical Research and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades. The research aims to highlight and advance the understanding of the history of Tenos during the Byzantine era and the period of Latin rule (4th–early 18th c.) through systematic excavations at the castle of Xombourgo and around the church of Agia Anastasia at the ‘Rentia’ site, as well as the recording and documentation of selected monuments and movable finds on the island. For 2026, the project focuses on the study and documentation of the material yielded by the 2024 and 2025 excavations at the two aforementioned sites, as well as the analysis of selected findings. On behalf of the Institute of Historical Research, the project is led by Anastasia G. Yangaki, Research Director and Coordinator of the Section of Byzantine Research at IHR/NHRF.
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This project is part of the broader effort to promote scientific research and cultural heritage in the Aegean islands.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation expresses its gratitude to the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy for its continuous support of research and the preservation of Aegean cultural heritage. These grants play a crucial role in safeguarding and scientifically showcasing the history of the Greek islands.
Main page image: View of the church of the monastery of Iera Kardia and the Pano Meri of Tinos, east of the castle of Xombourgo. / photo: A. G. Yangaki