The Greek office of Harvard's Washington D.C.- based Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) in the city of Nafplion will be inaugurated on June 28. Having been awarded the 2006 Onassis International Prize for its ongoing commitment to the promotion of Modern Greek Studies throughout the world, the CHS’s base in the Peloponnese fits into the university’s efforts towards increasing its student’s international experience. The institution boasts cutting edge technological equipment and the Nafplion site serves as a place for research and teaching. It was chosen instead of Athens due to its proximity to archaeological sites such as Mycenae and its closeness to the Greek capital.