Institute for Aegean Prehistory

The Institute for Aegean Prehistory (INSTAP) is a research organization dedicated to studying the ancient civilizations of the Aegean region, including Greece and surrounding areas, before written records. It supports archaeological excavations, scholarly research, and preservation efforts to understand early societies, art, and culture in this region. By funding excavations and sharing findings, INSTAP helps build a clearer picture of human history in the Aegean from prehistoric times through the Bronze Age. Its work contributes to broader knowledge of how early societies developed, interacted, and laid foundations for later civilizations.