"To investigate, primarily through the techniques of surface survey, the history of prehistoric and historic settlement and land use in western Messenia."
Palelbotanical;Geophysical;Electromagnetic/Resistivity;Radiocarbon dating
Intensive survey around the palace of Nestor designed to encompass another nearby early Mycenean center, a Greco-Roman urban site, and its hinterland, and a medieval village; Systematic investigation of areas adjacent to palace; Inventory surveys of already known prehistoric and historic sites in the area including reexaminations; Systematic collection of surface finds and mapping the area.