The archaeological site of the Ancient Quarries in Marathi includes many industrial buildings from the period of quarrying in the 19th century. Two of these historic buildings are located at the entrances to the Nymphs’ Quarry and are known as “winch stations”. Both buildings are currently in a state of serious disrepair, and rescue work is necessary.

Following the acquisition of possession and use rights over the Nymphs’ site by AMKE (Ancient Quarries Non-profit Organisation) and the approval of the technical studies by the Department of Modern Monuments of the Ministry of Culture, AMKE is proceeding with the structural stabilisation work on the two “winch stations”.

The aim of the intervention is to preserve this monument, with a view to the possibility of its future use as an organised rest and information station for visitors to the archaeological site.

Implementing body: Consulting engineers: Christos Giannelos and associates (In the process of appointing a building contractor).
Cost: € 20,000
Funding: AMKE (Ancient Quarries Non-profit Organisation) and match funding from donation (Downward Family)
Implementation period: 2026-2027