As Ephor General, what was a significant part of Pittakis's responsibilities?
Protecting monuments and artifacts
Designing new museums
Teaching at the University of Athens
Commissioning new archaeological sites
Answer
As Ephor General, one of Pittakis's significant responsibilities was protecting monuments and artifacts. This included cataloging and inventorying existing works of art and antiquities, and preventing their destruction or theft.
Unearthing the Past: A Quiz on Kyriakos Pittakis, the Greek Archaeologist Extraordinaire!