According to Ministerial Order no. 376/2007 of 30th March, one of IGESPAR’s responsibilities is to organise and manage the archives containing information about archaeological works and research. This is an important tool in the pursuit of archaeological policy measures and in the fulfilment of Government duties in this area.
This is an active record that is regularly updated. It is used both by staff and by the archaeological community in general. It is a major contribution for safeguarding, and studying the archaeological heritage in Portugal. 

Holdings

The archive holdings comprise mainly archaeological and anthropological reports, scientific research projects, high quality graphic and photographic documentation, and administrative records amounting to over 14 000 files and 200 000 documents.

Conditions of Access and Use

The Portuguese Archaeology Archive is located in the Palace of Ajuda, North Wing, Lisbon. Access is free by advance booking, through the presentation of an identification card with a photo. 

The archive is open to the public on Wednesdays, from 9h30 to 16.30h for a maximum of 4 users per week.
Should you need to go through any documentation, please submit your request to processosarqueologia@igespar.pt or by fax to +351 213 628 470 before Monday at 17.30h. You are allowed to go through a maximum of 20 volumes/files per person.

Your request should include the following information:
a) Applicant’s identification;
b) Documents to be analysed according to the Institute’s database.
For photocopying, please check the Price List.

All requests will be accepted from a maximum of 4 users. If this is not possible, we will get in touch with you in order to make another appointment

Public transport

Buses – 729, 732, 742 and 60