About EAC

The European Archaeological Council was founded in 1999. It is an international not-for-profit association of national organisations charged by law with the management of archaeological heritage.

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The vision of EAC is that the management of Europe’s heritage includes archaeological heritage as a central component, recognising its value to society and economy, and that that heritage is afforded adequate protection as a source of the European collective memory, as an instrument for historical and scientific study, and as a catalyst for collaboration and inclusion.

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The EAC represents the managers of the historic environment and associated cultural heritage. The EAC is dedicated to the exchange of information between its members about standards and best practice related to heritage management. The collective membership of the EAC is well placed to offer advice and guidance about all aspects of heritage management and to develop broad-based strategies for archaeological heritage management on the basis of professional expertise. The EAC functions in an advisory and consultative mode and liaises and develops links in this context with international organisations that have an interest in the methods and goals of heritage management.

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The EAC is governed by Statutes and its work is guided by the Amersfoort Agenda (2015) and the Strategic Plan (2022-2027). Find out more about the EAC, its members, board and working groups using the menu above.