Maria Ktori
University of Cyprus, History and Archaeology, Department Member
- Maritime Archaeology, Mediterranean Underwater Archaeology, Underwater Archaeology, Venetian Cyprus, Maritime and Underwater Archaeology, Medieval Mediterranean, and 10 moreNautical Archaeology, Harbour Archaeology, Ports and Harbours, Landscape Archaeology, Cypriot Archaeology, Forensic Taphonomy, Venetian History, Crusader Archaeology, Traditional boatbuilding, and Shipbuildingedit
- B.A. History & Archaeology │M.A. Early Celtic Studies │ M.A. Field Archaeology on Land and Under the Sea │ Diploma in... moreB.A. History & Archaeology │M.A. Early Celtic Studies │ M.A. Field Archaeology on Land and Under the Sea │ Diploma in Underwater Archaeology
AAUS & ESDP Scientific Diver │ NAUI Divemaster
I am a maritime archaeologist, specializing in medieval coastscapes and their monumental topography. My research interests include coastal geoarchaeology, coastal settlement patterns, cartography and the maritime landscape. I combine these subjects in my doctoral thesis, for which I was awarded the Paphos Municipality Doctoral Scholarship (2021-2024).
I am also a forensic practitioner, employed by the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus since 2012. In that capacity, my research interests focus on forensic archaeology methods and I specialize on maritime forensic archaeology.
My experience in the field is diverse, spanning over the course of more than ten years. I am the founder and director of the Intangible Maritime Cultural Heritage Project, a multi-faceted research studying cultural heritage elements and their relationship with the maritime environment. I was awarded a Small Grant by the Honor Frost Foundation for my project, during 2020-2021.
Current projects: 1) The Intangible Maritime Cultural Heritage Project (2016-present; recording and analysis of vernacular watercraft construction and other maritime professions in Cyprus from the 18th century onwards),
2) Settlement systems and the relationship between centre and periphery: A case-study on Paphos (12th-late 16th century CE) (Doctoral thesis subject)edit
Το Μάρτιο του 2020, η Κυπριακή Κυβέρνηση εξήγγειλε την πρώτη δέσμη αυστηρών περιοριστικών μέτρων παγκύπριας κλίμακας για την αναχαίτιση της πανδημίας του κορονοϊού. Ο πολιτισμός κι η παιδεία ήταν δύο από τους τομείς που πλήγηκαν... more
Το Μάρτιο του 2020, η Κυπριακή Κυβέρνηση εξήγγειλε την πρώτη δέσμη αυστηρών περιοριστικών μέτρων παγκύπριας κλίμακας για την αναχαίτιση της πανδημίας του κορονοϊού. Ο πολιτισμός κι η παιδεία ήταν δύο από τους τομείς που πλήγηκαν περισσότερο, με καθολική, αρχικά, απαγόρευση διεξαγωγής πολιτιστικών δράσεων, επισκέψεων σε μουσεία και αρχαιολογικούς χώρους, ενώ η εφαρμογή της εξ αποστάσεως εκπαίδευσης δεν ήταν ομαλή. Ακολούθησαν νέες δέσμες περιοριστικών μέτρων που διαφοροποιούνταν σύμφωνα με την επιδημιολογική εικόνα του νησιού για την περίοδο Μάρτιος 2020-Μάιος 2022 (που ολοκληρώθηκε η συγγραφή του άρθρου). Το παρόν άρθρο παρουσιάζει τον αντίκτυπο της πανδημίας στη διαχείριση της Άυλης Πολιτισμικής Κληρονομιάς της Κύπρου και στις συνεχιζόμενες προσπάθειες επιμόρφωσης του κοινού, καθώς αναστάλθηκαν όλες εκπαιδευτικές δράσεις, διαφοροποιήθηκε σημαντικά η μαθησιακή διαδικασία, και ακυρώθηκαν πολλές πολιτιστικές δραστηριότητες κατά τη συγκεκριμένη περίοδο. Εξετάζονται οι διαφοροποιημένοι τρόποι επαφής που μπορούν να εφαρμόσουν οι πολιτισμικοί φορείς κι η προβλεπόμενη αποτελεσματικότητά τους για επιλεγμένες πτυχές παραδοσιακού πολιτισμού, έχοντας ως περίπτωση-μελέτης το Λευκαρίτικο κέντημα. Στόχος είναι η πρόταση πιθανών ψηφιακών λύσεων ανάκαμψης και διαφοροποίησης της μαθησιακής-συμμετοχικής διαδικασίας στο συγκεκριμένο πολιτισμικό προϊόν, ώστε να μπορούν οι εμπλεκόμενοι να ανταπεξέλθουν σε μελλοντικές, παρόμοιες κρίσεις. // The paper examines the impact of COVID-19 measures on education and cultural heritage, through the case-study of Lefkara embroidery. Published in "Laografia" (Folklore), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Greek Folklore Society.
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This paper reports on coastal exhumations performed during 2006-2022, under the framework of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) humanitarian identification programme. Over the years, CMP archaeologists investigated 217... more
This paper reports on coastal exhumations performed during 2006-2022, under the framework of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) humanitarian identification programme. Over the years, CMP archaeologists investigated 217 coastal locations and recovered skeletal remains on 44 occasions. The challenging environmental conditions required a customized exhumation plan, which could be executed swiftly without compromising operational integrity or standards. The author performed a retrospective analysis to propose an optimized strategy, which includes a survey, exhumation, digital documentation, and post-processing component, aiming to minimize the effects of adverse environmental conditions. The proposed strategy is based on scientific standards and observations in the field; it can satisfy the needs of a humanitarian or criminal investigation if appropriate measures are taken to uphold legislative and forensic standards for the latter. The author also discusses taphonomic effects of coastal erosion and wave activity in tandem with exhumation recommendations to assist forensic practitioners involved in similar investigations.
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** The full paper is available upon request ** Η σπογγαλιεία, ναυτικό επάγγελμα που ασκείτο στη Μεσόγειο από την αρχαιότητα, δεν άνθησε ποτέ στην Κύπρο. Η καταγραφή των ιστορικών συνθηκών, νομοθετικών κι εθνοαρχαιολογικών δεδομένων για τα... more
** The full paper is available upon request ** Η σπογγαλιεία, ναυτικό επάγγελμα που ασκείτο στη Μεσόγειο από την αρχαιότητα, δεν άνθησε ποτέ στην Κύπρο. Η καταγραφή των ιστορικών συνθηκών, νομοθετικών κι εθνοαρχαιολογικών δεδομένων για τα έτη 1873-1899, παρέχει στην έρευνα τα εργαλεία για την αποσαφήνιση της ιστορικής εξέλιξης της σπογγαλιείας στο νησί στις αρχές της Αγγλοκρατίας. Τα δεδομένα που συλλέχθηκαν, αναλύθηκαν σε συνάρτηση με τα αντίστοιχα της παραδοσιακής ξυλοναυπηγικής, ώστε να διαφανεί η σχέση των δύο αυτών επαγγελμάτων μέσα στο κυπριακό Ενάλιο Πολιτισμικό Τοπίο και να γίνει κατανοητή η επίδραση που άσκησαν στα ναυτικά επαγγέλματα οι ιστορικές κι οικονομικές συνθήκες της υπό μελέτη περιόδου. [Translation] Sponge-fishing is a maritime profession being practiced in the Mediterranean Sea since antiquity, but never flourished in Cyprus. The documentation of the prevailing historical conditions, legislative and ethnoarchaeological data concerning the years 1873-1899, provide research with the necessary tools to illuminate the historical development of sponge-fishing on the island during the early years of the British Colonial period. The author collected and analysed sponge-fishing data in tandem with those concerning traditional wooden boatbuilding, to elucidate their relationship within the Cypriot maritime cultural landscape and understand the impact of socio-economic conditions of this period on maritime professions.
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** The full paper is available upon request ** Forensic Sciences is the umbrella term used to describe the different disciplines used in resolving forensic medico-legal, criminal, and humanitarian investigations. Physical anthropology... more
** The full paper is available upon request ** Forensic Sciences is the umbrella term used to describe the different disciplines used in resolving forensic medico-legal, criminal, and humanitarian investigations. Physical anthropology played a key role from the inception of the field, while later, forensic anthropologists would often be in charge in the recovery of human remains. The use of archaeological methods, first advocated in the late 1970s, developed into what we call today "forensic archaeology", i.e. the scientific discipline combining archaeological theories, methods, and field techniques with criminalistics in the context of a forensic investigation. This study follows the birth and development of Forensic Archaeology in Cyprus, as implemented by both foreign experts and Cypriot scientists in the Republic of Cyprus. The author discusses examples from both criminal and humanitarian forensic investigations, their respective context, and presents the stakeholders involved. The author provides a succinct analysis of the different trajectories in Cypriot Forensic Archaeology, allowing one to demonstrate that in some aspects the discipline remains nascent, whilst in others there is a high level of local expertise which can develop further.
Research Interests: Forensics, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Science, International Humanitarian Law, Forensic Archaeology, and 7 moreForensic Sciences, Human Identification, Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology, Human Identification (Forensic Anthropology), Forensic Archaeology; Archaeology, Forensic Archeology, and Forensic Humanitarian Action
Maritime cultural heritage transcends the aquatic realm and includes both tangible and intangible elements. Maritime crafts and professions indicate this convergence, allowing one to consider them as part of the Intangible Maritime... more
Maritime cultural heritage transcends the aquatic realm and includes both tangible and intangible elements. Maritime crafts and professions indicate this convergence, allowing one to consider them as part of the Intangible Maritime Cultural Heritage (IMCH). The fluctuations in local economy over the years, combined with industrial and building development of coastal towns have imposed tremendous stress on the survival of these practitioners in Cyprus, who are dying out. The Intangible Maritime Cultural Heritage Project functions as both a Cultural Heritage research and preservation effort, the latter through educational programmes aiming to develop the maritime consciousness of the public.
Research Interests: Maritime Archaeology, Ethnoarchaeology, Ethnography, Maritime History, Cypriot Archaeology, and 15 moreCyprus Studies, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Traditional Crafts, Nautical Archaeology, Traditional Knowledge, Maritime Ethnography, Sponges, Shipbuilding, Maritime Cultural Landscapes, Anthropology of Shipwrights & Shipbuilding Practices, Maritime Cultural Landscape and Seascapes, Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology History, Maritime and Nautical Archaeology, SPONGE DIVERS, and Vernacular Shipbuilding
Οι παραδοσιακές τέχνες αποτελούν αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι κάθε προβιομηχανικής κοινωνίας, ενώ οι τεχνίτες δείχνουν πώς μεταλαμπαδεύεται η εξειδικευμένη γνώση από γενιά σε γενιά. Η γνώση είναι άρρηκτα δεμένη με την τέχνη: εξελίσσονται μαζί κι... more
Οι παραδοσιακές τέχνες αποτελούν αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι κάθε προβιομηχανικής κοινωνίας,
ενώ οι τεχνίτες δείχνουν πώς μεταλαμπαδεύεται η εξειδικευμένη γνώση από γενιά σε γενιά. Η γνώση
είναι άρρηκτα δεμένη με την τέχνη: εξελίσσονται μαζί κι επηρεάζονται από κοινωνικο-οικονομικούς
παράγοντες όπως η ύφεση ή η ευημερία του τόπου. Αρκετοί ερευνητές μελέτησαν τις παραδοσιακές
τέχνες της Κύπρου και τα επαγγέλματα που σχετίζονται με την καθεμιά. Από αυτές, η ξυλοναυπηγική
δεν έχει καταγραφεί ως τώρα ενώ η κοινότητα των καραβομαραγκών συρρικνώνεται συνεχώς. Η
συγγραφέας πραγματοποίησε επιτόπια καταγραφή της τέχνης, αρχίζοντας με την κοινότητα των
καραβομαραγκών της Λεμεσού. Το παρόν άρθρο παρουσιάζει τα πρώτα αποτελέσματα, τους
προβληματισμούς, και κάποιες προτάσεις για την προστασία μιας παραδοσιακής τέχνης που εμπίπτει
τόσο στην Άυλη όσο και στην Ενάλια Πολιτισμική Κληρονομιά.
ενώ οι τεχνίτες δείχνουν πώς μεταλαμπαδεύεται η εξειδικευμένη γνώση από γενιά σε γενιά. Η γνώση
είναι άρρηκτα δεμένη με την τέχνη: εξελίσσονται μαζί κι επηρεάζονται από κοινωνικο-οικονομικούς
παράγοντες όπως η ύφεση ή η ευημερία του τόπου. Αρκετοί ερευνητές μελέτησαν τις παραδοσιακές
τέχνες της Κύπρου και τα επαγγέλματα που σχετίζονται με την καθεμιά. Από αυτές, η ξυλοναυπηγική
δεν έχει καταγραφεί ως τώρα ενώ η κοινότητα των καραβομαραγκών συρρικνώνεται συνεχώς. Η
συγγραφέας πραγματοποίησε επιτόπια καταγραφή της τέχνης, αρχίζοντας με την κοινότητα των
καραβομαραγκών της Λεμεσού. Το παρόν άρθρο παρουσιάζει τα πρώτα αποτελέσματα, τους
προβληματισμούς, και κάποιες προτάσεις για την προστασία μιας παραδοσιακής τέχνης που εμπίπτει
τόσο στην Άυλη όσο και στην Ενάλια Πολιτισμική Κληρονομιά.
Research Interests: Maritime Archaeology, Maritime History, Cypriot Archaeology, Cyprus Studies, Cultural Heritage Conservation, and 14 moreIntangible cultural heritage, Cultural Heritage Management, Intangible Cultural Heritage (Culture), Intangible assets, Intangible Heritage, Shipbuilding, Anthropology of Shipwrights & Shipbuilding Practices, Maritime Cultural Heritage Management, Merchant Shipping/Maritime Economics/shipbuilding/Mediterranean/Shipowners/Maritime Trade, Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, Maritime Heritage, Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology History, Vernacular Shipbuilding, and Intangible Maritime Cultural Heritage
Background: In 1981, the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) was established with a clear purpose: to determine the fate of the missing Greek and Turkish Cypriots who disappeared during the periods 1963–64 and 1974. Following... more
Background: In 1981, the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) was established with a clear purpose: to determine the fate of the missing Greek and Turkish Cypriots who disappeared during the periods 1963–64 and 1974. Following many years of investigations and negotiations, such as on a mutually agreed list of 2001 missing persons (493 Turkish Cypriots and 1508 Greek Cypriots), the CMP officially began its operational phase in 2006 with a small number of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot scientists. Methods: This paper presents and analyses the development of the programme, the ways of providing assistance to other countries, and how the programme has influenced local and regional capacity. To do so, the authors performed qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess the programme accurately (annual staff numbers, annual excavations, exhumations and identifications, applied field and lab methods, internship and training programmes).
Research Interests: Forensics, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Science, Cypriot Archaeology, Cyprus Studies, and 12 moreForensic Genetics, DNA (Forensic Science), Cyprus conflict, Forensic Archaeology, History of Cyprus, The Cyprus Problem, Forensic Sciences, Post-Conflict Reconciliation, Human Identification, Forensic Identification, Missing Persons, and Missing Persons Cases
In September 2009, Cyprus applied to include Lefkara embroidery in the Representative List under the name Lefkara lace or Lefkaritika. Lefkara embroidery merges different elements and has evolved over time without losing its original... more
In September 2009, Cyprus applied to include Lefkara embroidery in the Representative List under the name Lefkara lace or Lefkaritika. Lefkara embroidery merges different elements and has evolved over time without losing its original character, technique and creativity. The learning process starts at a very young age and takes a long time before an embroiderer can become fully competent in the craft. The local stakeholders are currently, or have been in the past, actively involved in educational programmes related to Lefkara embroidery, as a means of safeguarding. These programmes have common characteristics and a clear focus on transmitting to younger generations the knowledge of Lefkara embroidery. The paper explores the different programmes and discusses their success and potential, as by educating the public about Lefkara embroidery, the stakeholders have made a significant step towards creating an environment of appreciation to tradition and national ICH.
Research Interests: Adult Education, Cyprus Studies, Vocational And Adult Education, Intangible cultural heritage, Embroidery, and 9 moreEmbroidered Textiles, Cultural Heritage Management, Intangible Cultural Heritage (Culture), Intangible Heritage, Crochet, Lace, Textiles, Historical embroidery and needlework, Traditional Embroidery, Κεντητική, and Cypriot embroidery
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Research Interests: Maritime Archaeology, Forensic Science, Cypriot Archaeology, Cyprus Studies, Taphonomy, and 11 moreForensic Archaeology, History of Cyprus, Cyprus, Forensic Taphonomy, Excavation Methodology, Archaeological Excavation, Human Taphonomy, Maritime and Underwater Archaeology, Coastal Archaeology, Postconflict Reconciliation, and Maritime Forensic
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) is a bicommunal body established in 1981 that aims to recover, identify, and return remains to the families of 2001 missing persons from events that occurred between 1963 and 1964 and in... more
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) is a bicommunal body established in 1981 that aims to recover, identify, and return remains to the families of 2001 missing persons from events that occurred between 1963 and 1964 and in 1974. At the time of the writing of this article, the remains of 1061 individuals have been exhumed, and 625 have been identified. This article presents a system for forensic management and artifact collection during the identification of missing persons, the usefulness of the information that is provided by artifacts, and the impact that artifacts have on families when artifacts are released to the families with the remains. The CMP experience indicates that proper forensic management plays an important role in the identification process and contributes to bicommunal stability in Cyprus.
Research Interests: Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Science, Cypriot Archaeology, Cyprus Studies, Forensic Archaeology, and 10 moreHistory of Cyprus, Cyprus, Identity and Identification, Forensic Taphonomy, The Cyprus Problem, Identification, Human Identification, Forensic Identification, Missing Persons, and Postconflict Reconciliation
The ancient harbour of Amathus lies today underwater, at a maximum depth of 4 metres. It is situated at the west of Ayios Tychonas village, with the ancient city of Amathus being on the opposite hill. The underwater excavations conducted... more
The ancient harbour of Amathus lies today underwater, at a maximum depth of 4 metres. It is situated at the west of Ayios Tychonas village, with the ancient city of Amathus being on the opposite hill. The underwater excavations conducted in the 1980s by a team led by Dr. Jean-Yves Empereur contributed to the better understanding of the Hellenistic Period in Cyprus. This article presents the current situation of the harbour remains, being part of a Marine Reserve. It also discusses the future perspectives of the site, and the options that one could apply in terms of the management of submerged cultural heritage.
Research Interests: Maritime Archaeology, Underwater Archaeology, Ports and Harbours, Mediterranean Underwater Archaeology, Submerged landscapes and settlements, and 15 moreArchaeology of the Hellenistic East, Harbour Archaeology, Cypriote Archaeology, Underwater Cultural Heritage Management, Maritime and Underwater Archaeology, Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage, Underwater Archaeology, Ancient Harbours, Underwater Surveys, Ancient harbours and anchorages, UNESCO Underwater cultural heritage, Ancient Ports and Harbours, Ancient Mediterranean Harbours, Management of Underwater Archaeological Sites, UN CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNDERWATER CULTURAL HERITAGE, Ενάλια Αρχαιολογία, and Μεσογειακή ενάλια αρχαιολογία
"Bu Öğretmen Kitabı’nda dersler-arası bağlantıları olan, yedi planla uygulanmış arkeoloji süreci konusunda bilgi bulacaksınız. Kitapta İsveç Stokholm’deki Medelhavsmuseet’te ve güney Lefkoşa’daki Kıbrıs Müzesi’nde yer almakta olan Ayia... more
"Bu Öğretmen Kitabı’nda dersler-arası bağlantıları olan, yedi planla uygulanmış arkeoloji süreci konusunda bilgi bulacaksınız. Kitapta İsveç Stokholm’deki Medelhavsmuseet’te ve güney Lefkoşa’daki Kıbrıs Müzesi’nde yer almakta olan Ayia Irini1 koleksiyonundan eski eserler sunuyoruz. Ayia Irini/Akdeniz’de (Güzelyurt bölgesinde) bulunan tapınaktan çıkarılan bu eserler, ibadet amaçlı kullanılmaktaydı."
Research Interests: History, Archaeology, Art History, Education, Teacher Education, and 15 moreDidactics, Cypriot Archaeology, Museum Education, Pedagogy, History Education, Teaching & Learning (History), Teaching History, Museology, History Teaching, Museums, Digital Media and Learning, History pedagogy, Museum Education and Communication, Communication In Museum, and Cypriot Studies
"Bu Öğretmen Kitabı’nda dersler-arası bağlantıları olan, yedi planla uygulanmış arkeoloji süreci konusunda bilgi bulacaksınız. Kitapta İsveç Stokholm’deki Medelhavsmuseet’te ve güney Lefkoşa’daki Kıbrıs Müzesi’nde yer almakta olan Ayia... more
"Bu Öğretmen Kitabı’nda dersler-arası bağlantıları olan, yedi planla uygulanmış arkeoloji süreci konusunda bilgi bulacaksınız. Kitapta İsveç Stokholm’deki Medelhavsmuseet’te ve güney Lefkoşa’daki Kıbrıs Müzesi’nde yer almakta olan Ayia Irini1 koleksiyonundan eski eserler sunuyoruz. Ayia Irini/Akdeniz’de (Güzelyurt bölgesinde) bulunan tapınaktan çıkarılan bu eserler, ibadet amaçlı kullanılmaktaydı."
Research Interests: History, Archaeology, Art History, Education, Teacher Education, and 15 moreDidactics, Cypriot Archaeology, Museum Education, Pedagogy, History Education, Teaching & Learning (History), Teaching History, Museology, History Teaching, Museums, Digital Media and Learning, History pedagogy, Museum Education and Communication, Communication In Museum, and Cypriot Studies
Τετράδιο δραστηριοτήτων που μπορεί να χρησιμοποιήσει ο/η μαθητής/τρια κατά την επίσκεψή του στο μουσείο.
Research Interests: History, Archaeology, Art History, Education, Teacher Education, and 15 moreDidactics, Cypriot Archaeology, Museum Education, Pedagogy, History Education, Teaching & Learning (History), Archaeological Education, Teaching History, Museology, History Teaching, Museums, Digital Media and Learning, History pedagogy, Museum Education and Communication, and Cypriot Studies
In this booklet the student will go through a variety of exercises during his/her visit at the museum.
Research Interests: History, Archaeology, Art History, Education, Teacher Education, and 14 moreDidactics, Cypriot Archaeology, Museum Education, Pedagogy, History Education, Teaching & Learning (History), Archaeological Education, Museology, Museums, Digital Media and Learning, History pedagogy, Museum Education and Communication, Communication In Museum, and Cypriot Studies
"Στο παρόν βοήθημα μοιραζόμαστε πληροφορίες κι ιδέες μαζί με τους/τις εκπαιδευτικούς σχετικά με τις αρχαιολογικές διαδικασίες, καθώς επίσης διδακτικές ιδέες υπό τη μορφή επτά σχεδίων μαθημάτων με διαθεματικές προσεγγίσεις. Παρουσιάζουμε... more
"Στο παρόν βοήθημα μοιραζόμαστε πληροφορίες κι ιδέες μαζί με τους/τις εκπαιδευτικούς σχετικά με τις αρχαιολογικές διαδικασίες, καθώς επίσης διδακτικές ιδέες υπό τη μορφή επτά σχεδίων μαθημάτων με διαθεματικές προσεγγίσεις. Παρουσιάζουμε τεχνουργήματα από τη συλλογή της Αγίας Ειρήνης, τα οποία φυλάγονται στο Medelhavsmuseet στη Στοκχόλμη της Σουηδίας και στο Κυπριακό Μουσείο στη Λευκωσία. Τα εν λόγω τεχνουργήματα προέρχονται από το ιερό που εντοπίζεται στην Αγία Ειρήνη (περιοχή Μόρφου) της Κύπρου, τα οποία κατείχαν λατρευτικό χαρακτήρα."
Research Interests: History, Archaeology, Art History, Education, Teacher Education, and 15 moreDidactics, Cypriot Archaeology, Museum Education, Pedagogy, History Education, Teaching & Learning (History), Archaeological Education, Teaching History, Museology, History Teaching, Museums, Digital Media and Learning, Museum Education and Communication, Communication In Museum, and Cypriot Studies
"In this Teacher’s Guide, you will find information on the process of archaeology implemented through seven plans with cross-curricular links. We have presented artefacts from the Ayia Irini collection, which are currently residing in... more
"In this Teacher’s Guide, you will find information on the process of archaeology implemented through seven plans with cross-curricular links. We have presented artefacts from the Ayia Irini collection, which are currently residing in both the Medelhavsmuseet in Stockholm, Sweden and the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia. These artefacts come from the sanctuary located in Ayia Irini/Akdeniz (Morphou/Güzelyurt area) of Cyprus and had a specific, votive purpose."
Research Interests: History, Archaeology, Art History, Education, Teacher Education, and 14 moreDidactics, Cypriot Archaeology, Museum Education, Pedagogy, History Education, Teaching & Learning (History), Teaching History, Museology, Museums, Digital Media and Learning, History pedagogy, Museum Education and Communication, Communication In Museum, and Cypriot Studies
[In Greek, title: Delving into Cypriot vernacular shipbuilding through Fine and Visual Arts: methodological approaches and questions] Abstract: Shipbuilding is a key element when one addresses the relationship between coastal communities... more
[In Greek, title: Delving into Cypriot vernacular shipbuilding
through Fine and Visual Arts: methodological approaches and questions]
Abstract: Shipbuilding is a key element when one addresses the relationship between coastal communities and the sea, and the activities included in Crister Westerdahl’s Maritime Cultural Landscape (MCL). Vernacular shipbuilding combines elements from both Intangible and Maritime Cultural Heritage: knowledge is transmitted from one generation to another, thus opening a window in time via collective memory and oral history. It further displays the unbreakable bond between knowledge and craft, as well as their fragile nature. Cypriot vernacular shipbuilding had remained a terra incognita until 2016. The present author systematically recorded this craft between 2016-2020, compiling unpublished primary data which allowed its partial appraisal and the reconstruction of the 19th-20th century historical context pertaining to its evolution. The current paper presents the material belonging to Fine and Visual Arts (artworks, photos and videos from archives and private collections), and the analysis approach followed to fully contextualise it by combining written and oral historical sources. The aim is to use all available data and document Cypriot vernacular shipbuilding to the greatest possible extent, as to clarify its role in the MCL of Cyprus as well as the development of Cypriot shipping.
through Fine and Visual Arts: methodological approaches and questions]
Abstract: Shipbuilding is a key element when one addresses the relationship between coastal communities and the sea, and the activities included in Crister Westerdahl’s Maritime Cultural Landscape (MCL). Vernacular shipbuilding combines elements from both Intangible and Maritime Cultural Heritage: knowledge is transmitted from one generation to another, thus opening a window in time via collective memory and oral history. It further displays the unbreakable bond between knowledge and craft, as well as their fragile nature. Cypriot vernacular shipbuilding had remained a terra incognita until 2016. The present author systematically recorded this craft between 2016-2020, compiling unpublished primary data which allowed its partial appraisal and the reconstruction of the 19th-20th century historical context pertaining to its evolution. The current paper presents the material belonging to Fine and Visual Arts (artworks, photos and videos from archives and private collections), and the analysis approach followed to fully contextualise it by combining written and oral historical sources. The aim is to use all available data and document Cypriot vernacular shipbuilding to the greatest possible extent, as to clarify its role in the MCL of Cyprus as well as the development of Cypriot shipping.
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**The full paper is availble on request.** The ancient harbour of Amathus is located in the south coast of Cyprus, situated at the west of Ayios Tychonas village in Limassol District. The outer harbour lies at a depth of 4 metres,... more
**The full paper is availble on request.**
The ancient harbour of Amathus is located in the south coast of Cyprus, situated at the west of Ayios Tychonas village in Limassol District. The outer harbour lies at a depth of 4 metres, expanding for 100 metres from the shore and is dated in the 4th-3rd century BCE. The underwater investigations in the outer harbour were conducted in the 1980s by an archaeological team led by Dr. Jean-Yves Empereur. Several years later, in 2005, the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research published a report on creating an artificial reef that would include the ancient harbour. Ten years have passed since then and the reef was established but imposed great stress on the site. The current difficulties faced and the possibilities of turning the harbour into an underwater park or preserve are discussed, based on underwater heritage management developments. In that regard, the relationship between sustainable development, the stakeholders, the submerged landscape treatment and management were considered to establish the management possibilities and future prospects of the site.
The ancient harbour of Amathus is located in the south coast of Cyprus, situated at the west of Ayios Tychonas village in Limassol District. The outer harbour lies at a depth of 4 metres, expanding for 100 metres from the shore and is dated in the 4th-3rd century BCE. The underwater investigations in the outer harbour were conducted in the 1980s by an archaeological team led by Dr. Jean-Yves Empereur. Several years later, in 2005, the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research published a report on creating an artificial reef that would include the ancient harbour. Ten years have passed since then and the reef was established but imposed great stress on the site. The current difficulties faced and the possibilities of turning the harbour into an underwater park or preserve are discussed, based on underwater heritage management developments. In that regard, the relationship between sustainable development, the stakeholders, the submerged landscape treatment and management were considered to establish the management possibilities and future prospects of the site.
Research Interests: Maritime Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, Cypriot Archaeology, Cyprus Studies, Cyprus, and 10 morePorts and Harbours, Submerged Landscapes, Harbour Archaeology, Maritime Cultural Heritage Management, Maritime Heritage, Archaeology of Ancient Cyprus, In Situ, In-Situ, Conservation, Preservation, Underwater Cultural Heritage, Underwater Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, Ancient Ports and Harbours, Submerged and Submarine Cultural Heritage, and Cypriot Studies
In pre-industrial societies, craftsmen possessed the necessary professional ability and experience to handle manual labour. This accumulated knowledge from years of learning and practicing their craft, is reflected in vernacular... more
In pre-industrial societies, craftsmen possessed the necessary professional ability and experience to handle manual labour. This accumulated knowledge from years of learning and practicing their craft, is reflected in vernacular shipbuilding. It is ever-evolving and thus does not present a uniform development, as periods of prosperity interchange with decline and affect it. Cyprus had a long shipbuilding tradition, serving the needs of a self-sufficient economy from the 18th century onwards.
The carnayo, Limassol’s shipbuilding installations, has existed since the 19th century. The urban waterfront development led to the construction of the old and new port, resulting in urban expansion and the carnayo relocation twice. Its existence has undeniably influenced the maritime landscape and the locals’ contact with the sea.
Vernacular shipbuilding presents a convergence of Intangible and Maritime Cultural Heritage (IMCH). Maintaining the carnayo preserves exactly that; the area, people, and oral testimonies, constitute an integral part of Limassol’s history. Despite the difficulties, revitalising the area is possible. The reuse of industrial buildings as a museum can emphasise the historical value and continuity, preserving the craft through shipbuilding tools, the boats and archival photos. Ultimately, achieving accessibility to IMCH results in its appreciation and future protection.
The carnayo, Limassol’s shipbuilding installations, has existed since the 19th century. The urban waterfront development led to the construction of the old and new port, resulting in urban expansion and the carnayo relocation twice. Its existence has undeniably influenced the maritime landscape and the locals’ contact with the sea.
Vernacular shipbuilding presents a convergence of Intangible and Maritime Cultural Heritage (IMCH). Maintaining the carnayo preserves exactly that; the area, people, and oral testimonies, constitute an integral part of Limassol’s history. Despite the difficulties, revitalising the area is possible. The reuse of industrial buildings as a museum can emphasise the historical value and continuity, preserving the craft through shipbuilding tools, the boats and archival photos. Ultimately, achieving accessibility to IMCH results in its appreciation and future protection.
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The author analyzes the monumental topography of Paphos, a harbor town in western Cyprus, during the Lusignan (A.D. 1191/2-1474/89) and the Venetian periods (A.D. 1474/89-1570/1). The analysis was based on narrative sources (primarily... more
The author analyzes the monumental topography of Paphos, a harbor town in western Cyprus, during the Lusignan (A.D. 1191/2-1474/89) and the Venetian periods (A.D. 1474/89-1570/1). The analysis was based on narrative sources (primarily travelogues and chronicles), as well as archaeological finds. These were used to record the activities reflecting its economy, character, and geographical range, its mariculture. The process highlighted the vulnerability of the medieval monuments and the importance of creating a Cultural Heritage Management plan. Potential cultural trails can highlight new areas of cultural interest, consider other under new light, and raise awareness among the public in order to safeguard them.
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The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) is a bicommunal body established in 1981 that aims to recover, identify, and return remains to the families of 2001 missing persons from events that occurred between 1963 and 1964 and in... more
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) is a bicommunal body established in 1981 that aims to recover, identify, and return remains to the families of 2001 missing persons from events that occurred between 1963 and 1964 and in 1974. At the time of the writing of this article, the remains of 1061 individuals have been exhumed, and 625 have been identified. This article presents a system for forensic management and artifact collection during the identification of missing persons, the usefulness of the information that is provided by artifacts, and the impact that artifacts have on families when artifacts are released to the families with the remains. The CMP experience indicates that proper forensic management plays an important role in the identification process and contributes to bicommunal stability in Cyprus.
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Οι παραδοσιακές τέχνες αποτελούν αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι κάθε προβιομηχανικής κοινωνίας, ενώ οι τεχνίτες δείχνουν πώς μεταλαμπαδεύεται η εξειδικευμένη γνώση από γενιά σε γενιά. Η γνώση είναι άρρηκτα δεμένη με την τέχνη: εξελίσσονται μαζί και... more
Οι παραδοσιακές τέχνες αποτελούν αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι κάθε προβιομηχανικής κοινωνίας, ενώ οι τεχνίτες δείχνουν πώς μεταλαμπαδεύεται η εξειδικευμένη γνώση από γενιά σε γενιά. Η γνώση είναι άρρηκτα δεμένη με την τέχνη: εξελίσσονται μαζί και επηρεάζονται από κοινωνικο-οικονομικούς παράγοντες, όπως η ύφεση ή η ευημερία του τόπου. Αρκετοί ερευνητές μελέτησαν τις παραδοσιακές τέχνες της Κύπρου και τα επαγγέλματα που σχετίζονται με την καθεμιά. Από αυτές, η ξυλοναυπηγική δεν έχει καταγραφεί ως τώρα, ενώ η κοινότητα των ξυλοναυπηγών συρρικνώνεται συνεχώς. Η συγγραφέας πραγματοποίησε επιτόπια καταγραφή της τέχνης, αρχίζοντας με την κοινότητα των ξυλοναυπηγών της Λεμεσού. Το παρόν άρθρο παρουσιάζει τα πρώτα αποτελέσματα, τους προβληματισμούς, και κάποιες προτάσεις για την προστασία μιας παραδοσιακής τέχνης, που εμπίπτει τόσο στην Άυλη όσο και στην Ενάλια Πολιτισμική Κληρονομιά.
Download link: http://aura.arch.uoa.gr/aura/publications-en Athens University Review of Archaeology (AURA) is an international, peer-reviewed archaeological journal published annually by the Department of History and Archaeology of the... more
Download link: http://aura.arch.uoa.gr/aura/publications-en
Athens University Review of Archaeology (AURA) is an international, peer-reviewed archaeological journal published annually by the Department of History and Archaeology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The journal is dedicated to the publication of original research articles and reports focusing on, or related to the archaeology, art and material culture in the broader Greek world, from the earliest Prehistory to the Modern Era.
AURA is a fully open access journal, published electronically as a PDF file. All papers are available on the Internet to all users immediately upon publication and free of charge, according to the Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. AURA issues and AURA Supplements can also be distributed on a print-on-demand basis and posted or collected from the bookstore “Kardamitsa Publications”, 8 Ippokratous str, Athens.
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The Editors
Konstantinos Kopanias and Yiannis Papadatos
Department of History and Archaeology
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens University Review of Archaeology (AURA) is an international, peer-reviewed archaeological journal published annually by the Department of History and Archaeology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The journal is dedicated to the publication of original research articles and reports focusing on, or related to the archaeology, art and material culture in the broader Greek world, from the earliest Prehistory to the Modern Era.
AURA is a fully open access journal, published electronically as a PDF file. All papers are available on the Internet to all users immediately upon publication and free of charge, according to the Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. AURA issues and AURA Supplements can also be distributed on a print-on-demand basis and posted or collected from the bookstore “Kardamitsa Publications”, 8 Ippokratous str, Athens.
To download a free copy of the first volume of AURA or request a hard copy please visit http://aura.arch.uoa.gr/aura/publications-en
For guide for authors please visit http://aura.arch.uoa.gr/aura/author-guide
For further information and submission of papers for publication you may contact us at aura@arch.uoa.gr
The Editors
Konstantinos Kopanias and Yiannis Papadatos
Department of History and Archaeology
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens