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Nicholas Stanley-Price obtained a D.Phil. degree from the University of Oxford on Early Prehistoric Settlement in Cyprus: a gazetteer of sites. He carried out archaeological research and administration in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle east for twelve years. He held posts in archaeological administration and research in Jerusalem and the Sultanate of Oman. He then was on the staff of ICCROM, the international conservation organization in Rome (1982-1986) and the Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles (1987 - 1995), specialising in archaeological conservation and professional education. After two years as an independent consultant, he joined the Institute of Archaeology at University College London where he taught site conservation and management (1998-2000), introducing a new M.A. programme on the topic. From 2000 until 2005 he was Director-General of ICCROM in Rome, where he resides until today.

Responding to the warm reception of the public, the Department of Antiquities is scheduling a number of guided tours offered by the exhibition’s Curators, in days and times to be soon announced through its website (www.culture.gov.cy/da) as well as on its social media accounts.

What was it like living in Cyprus in ancient times? What were the people like, what did they do for a living, what did they eat, did they have hobbies, did they play games or have time for leisure? FIVE adopts an anthropocentric approach allowing the visitor to come “face to face” with the stories of people from the past, by translating scientific bioarchaeological information into narratives that (re)create moments of the life of: the man from Souskiou, the diadem child from Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, the man from Idalion, the woman from Omodos and the woman from Nicosia (Antigonou street). Their embodied experiences are presented by means of creative museological storytelling, using technology, sound, visuals, archaeological findings and site interpretation in order to help make archaeological knowledge more accessible, allowing the visitors to review the ways they think and learn about the past. Α separate space annexed to the main exhibition walks the visitor through the basic principles of bioarchaeology, the study of ancient human remains and the information that can be acquired from them regarding the lives of ancient individuals.

The Face to Face: Meet an Ancient Cypriot (FF:MAC) project is coordinated by The Cyprus Institute and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the Republic of Cyprus through the Research and Innovation Foundation (grant no. INTEGRATED/0609/0029).

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Saturday: 09.00 – 17.00

Sunday: 10.00 – 13.00

Monday: closed

Every first Wednesday of the month: 08.00 – 20.00

The agreement was signed at the offices of the Department of Antiquities in Nicosia by the Director of the Department of Antiquities, Dr. Marina Solomidou-Ieronymidou, and the CEO of CMMI, Mr. Zacharias Siokouros, in the presence of Mrs Eftychia Zachariou, Curator of Antiquities, Department of Antiquities and Dr Anna Demetriou, Researcher at the Marine Culture Heritage Centre of CMMI.

The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and the Cyprus National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) announce that, within the framework of International Museum Day 2023 (18^th May), under the theme “Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing”, and the European Night of Museums (13^th May 2023) numerous events will be organized in 26 museums. Most events are organised with free entrance.

The objective of International Museum Day is to raise awareness of the fact that Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. This year’s theme, “Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing” highlights the vital role that museums play in promoting sustainable development and well-being. As the world faces significant global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality, museums can help educate the public on these issues and encourage action towards positive change. There are many ways in which museums can contribute to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: from supporting climate action and fostering inclusivity, to tackling social isolation and improving mental health. Museums around the world participate in the International Museum Day by hosting events, exhibitions, and activities that explore the theme of sustainability and well-being. These events showcase how museums are working to reduce their environmental impact, promote sustainable practices, and educate the public on the importance of sustainability.

Organised on and around the 18^th of May each year, International Museum Day celebrations can last a day, a weekend, a whole week or even a month. Participation in International Museum Day is growing internationally. ICOM is an international non-governmental organisation made up of over 45.493 museum professionals in 123 countries and territories.

The public can download the programme of events from the Department of Antiquities’ website (www.mcw.gov.cy/da) and social media (Facebook and Instagram), as well as from the websites of the participating museums. The events will also be promoted on the social media platforms of the museums.

· Easter Tuesday - April 18
Free entrance to Archaeological Sites and Monuments of the Department of Antiquities for all visitors.

· Easter Wednesday –19 April in Polis Chrysochous – 11:00

· Tuesday – 25 April in Lefkosia (Nicosia) – 10:00

· Tuesday – 25 April in Politiko

· Wednesday – 26 April in Lefkosia (Nicosia) – 10:00

Discussion with students of the University of Cyprus on the management of archaeological sites.


· Wednesday – 26 April in Lemesos (Limassol) – 10:00

Guided tour (in Greek) for the public by the Archaeological Officer Mr. Ioannis Violaris.

· Wednesday - 26 April in Agia Napa

Educational activities with students of the Technical School of Paralimni and with students of the Primary School of Agia Napa.

· Thursday – 27 April in Larnaka

· Thursday – 27 April in Lemesos (Limassol)

Educational activity with Cypriot and foreign students from Pallouriotissa High School in the framework of the Erasmus program.

· Thursday - 27 April in Letympou

· Friday - 28 April in Larnaka

· Friday – 28 April in Larnaka

Educational activity with students of Drosia Primary School entitled “Seek, seek...and you shall find it!”

· Friday – 28 April in Kolossi

· Friday – 28 April in Polis Chrysochous - 19:00

Lecture (in Greek) open to the public entitled “The work of the Department of Antiquities in Polis Chrysochous. Presentation of the archaeological sites of Marion and Arsinoe”, by the Archaeological Officer A΄, Dr. Efstathios Raptou.

· Saturday – 29 April in Pegeia
Archaeological site of Agios Georgios Pegeias
Educational activity entitled “Agios Georgios Pegeias- 10 Educational Workbooks” with students from the Pancyprian Lyceum Larnaca and the Larnaca Makarios III Lyceum.

· Tuesday - 2 May in Lefkosia (Nicosia)

Educational activity with students of the Agia Varvara District High School and then with students of the Archbishop Makarios III High School (Platy).

As cultural heritage is of invaluable importance for the identity and integrity of Europe and its citizens, it is imperative to take action for its protection. Additionally, the EU and its Members States have agreed in the Treaty of Lisbon (Article 3) to safeguard cultural heritage. This OMC group was created upon this necessity, with the aim of bringing together, for the first time, experts from twenty-five (25) EU Member States and three (3) associated countries to cooperate at European level on the application of climate action to cultural heritage. The research conducted by the group primarily documented the accelerating terrible impacts of the changing climate that threaten all forms of cultural heritage. The report also highlights the critical lack of policies and action plans both on European and national level that would mitigate these negative impacts.

"Europe can be proud about its rich and diverse cultural heritage. We can be proud about our worldwide pioneering role in research and innovation to protect cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change. However, we must do more and quickly - with the help of cultural heritage we can transform also our economic model to become a greener, sustainable climate resilient society" said Commissioner Gabriel.

The full report together with an Executive Summary and the ten recommendations put forward by the group of experts is available at https://doi.org/10.2766/44688. Other key findings of the report draw on the urgency to establish and implement suitable strategies to improve resilience by including cultural heritage in all mainstream policies, from climate action and energy policies to fiscal, stability policies and growth.; it has also been identified that by supporting the preservation of monuments and sites we contribute to climate protection, as does the continuous maintenance and reuse of old buildings, instead of demolition. The revitalisation and use of traditional and forgotten skills and techniques can make substantial contributions to the greening of Europe and stimulate economic recovery. Furthermore, cultural heritage needs to be systematically included in the national education systems, while national research programmes need to be set up to develop protection measures against climate change. Another aspect highlighted in the report is the immediate necessity to raise awareness for cultural heritage in times of climate crisis at all levels, the political decision-making level, the wider society and among heritage communities.

According to Dr. Johanna Leissner, chair of the OMC group and delegate of Germany, “The group collaborated and joined forces in a truly European spirit. It was a great honour and unique opportunity for all of us to work together in such a critical time and on such a pressing issue. On the one side we were shocked about the unprecedented speed and scale climate change threatens our cultural heritage, on the other side we found many answers that cultural heritage can contribute to solve the climate crisis and how we can sustain our European cultural heritage for future generations”.

The pioneering role of the EU is well reflected in the centrepiece of the group of experts’ work, as it became possible, for the first time, to collect 83 best practice examples from 26 countries from each corner of Europe. All types of tangible and intangible cultural heritage are covered: buildings and monuments, museum collections, archaeological sites, cultural landscapes and historic gardens, traditional skills and knowledge, underwater heritage, etc. These best practices are an incredible source of inspiration and creativity for climate change decision-makers, but also for heritage professionals, craftsmen, and educators, on how to address the threats posed by climate change to cultural heritage. They have also uncovered the tremendous role of research to protect cultural heritage from climate change and encouraged the application of heritage-based green and sustainable solutions to fight against the climate crisis.

This report demonstrates a strong commitment from the highest political level of the EU to support cultural heritage in the fight against climate change. It also underlines that Europe is the leader in research against the impacts of climate change. Given the increasing threats imposed by climate change and the realisation that cultural heritage is part of the solution, it is of immense importance to acknowledge that it comprises an essential tool in our common struggle to adverse the destructive consequences of this crisis. This is the time to consider and implement the invaluable recommendations of this expert group and focus our individual and common efforts towards safeguarding our cultural heritage. The loss of memory transmitted through our heritage will plunge societies into chaos and disorientation, and we need to provide for a brighter future.

Member States represented by experts in the OMC group:
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the associated countries Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.

Examples of case studies mentioned in the report

a) Finland, “Saami: adaptation of the Sαmi people to climate change”: The main objective of the project was to produce scientific information on climate change and Sαmi culture for decision-makers and Sαmi communities. The project produced a holistic overview of climate change and its diverse effects on the environment in the Sαmi home region, and on Sαmi culture, community, health and well-being, based on available research literature and ethnographic fieldwork.
b) Italy, “Risk assessment and sustainable protection of cultural heritage in changing environment (ProteCHt2save): ProteCHt2save aimed to improve the capacities of the public and private sectors to mitigate the impacts of climate change and natural hazards on cultural heritage sites, including monumental complexes, historic buildings and related collections in urban and coastal areas of central European countries.

Acropolis under snowstorm on 17 February 2021
© Stavros Petropoulos / Alaska for Onassis Foundation




Bartjan, a Sαmi cultural environment and camp
© Swedish National Heritage Board CCBY
(Additional info: Risk and vulnerability assessments of predicted climate change and the impacts on Sαmi cultural heritage)

The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that the House of Eustolios at the archaeological site of Kourion, will remain closed to the public from the 23th until the 27th of August 2022. During this time, scheduled conservation works and in particular the replacement of the membranes of the shelter of the House of Eustolios will take place.

The Department of Antiquities apologizes in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

The objective of International Museum Day is to raise awareness of the multiple roles of Museums and their importance in society. With this year’s theme “The Power of Museums”, ICOM aims towards showing the power that Museums have as hubs of social change and sustainable development. Museums transform people. By studying, preserving and presenting the past, they open up new horizons and form new innovative ideas, aiming towards building a better future. are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. With the events taking place this year, ICOM wants to explore the potential of museums to bring about positive change in their communities through three lenses:

The power of achieving sustainability: Museums are strategic partners in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. As key actors in their local communities, they contribute to a wide variety of Goals, which include fostering short-circuit and social economy and disseminating scientific information on environmental challenges.

The power of innovating on digitalisation and accessibility: Museums have become innovative playing-grounds where new technologies can be developed and applied to everyday life. Digital innovation can make museums more accessible and engaging, helping audience understand complex and nuanced concepts.

The power of community building through education: Through its collections and programmes, museums thread a social fabric that is essential in community building. By upholding democratic values and providing life-long learning opportunities to all, they contribute to shaping an informed and engaged civil society.

Organised on and around the 18th of May each year, International Museum Day celebrations can last a day, a weekend, a week or an entire month. Participation in International Museum Day is growing internationally. In 2021, more than 37,000 Museums participated in the celebrations, in around 158 countries. In Cyprus, this year’s programme includes events organized in more than 21 museums and other cultural institutions.

The public can download the programme of events from the Department of Antiquities’ website (www.mcw.gov.cy/da) and social media (Facebook and Instagram), as well as from the websites of the participating museums. The events will also be promoted on the social media of the museums.

This year’s theme for the celebration of the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is entitled “Heritage and Climate”. ICOMOS, recognizing the potential of cultural heritage and the need for a balanced and sustainable development, with a focus on man and nature, set this year’s theme as an opportunity to organize events that highlight the ways in which heritage can be a source of knowledge that can be utilized to address climate change.

On the axis of this central theme, this year's events seek to highlight the various ways of interdependence and interaction of man-made culture and the natural environment. Man, using available natural resources created culture, which is an intervention on the natural environment by itself. Respectively, cultural heritage is the greatest proof that nature itself determines this human intervention, in a continuous, century old, game of balance. This balanced relationship of interdependence, which heritage highlights in the most evident way, modern societies are called upon to rediscover, as humanity currently experiences the results of this imbalance expressed as climate change. This year 's events provide an opportunity for reflection, beyond the boundaries of cultural heritage protection, given that the survival of humanity, its civilization and nature are interconnected.

The Department of Antiquities, in the framework of the International Day of Monuments and Sites will organize the following events in all Districts. In addition, as every year, on April 18, entrance to all archaeological sites and ancient monuments will be free.

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Saturday, 16 April, 19:30, archaeological site of Amathus, Lemesos.




Opening of the contemporary art exhibition “Happy Few” by visual artist Andreas Kalli. On the opening night, the musician Freedom Candlemaker will present the musical version of the thoughts and reflections that led to the sculptural installation of Andreas Kalli with his compositions and songs. The exhibition will be open to the public from the 16th April until May 20th.


· Monday, 18 April.

Free entrance to all archaeological sites and monuments of the Department of Antiquities.

· Wednesday, 27 April, 19:30, Silihtar Aqueduct (ICOMOS-Cyprus Building), Perseos Street, Lefkosia.



Dr. Antonis Hadjikyriakos, Assistant Professor in Ottoman and Turkish History at Panteion University will present the topic, “People, Environment and Water in Early Modern Cyprus”.


· Thursday, 28 April, 20:00, Kastelliotissa Medieval Hall, Lefkosia.



Screening of the documentary “Pentadaktylos” of director Paschalis Papapetrou. Following the screening the audience will have the opportunity to discuss the film with Mr Papapetrou.


· Thursday, 5 May, 19:30, archaeological site of Kition, Larnaka.

Concert by the Music School of Larnaka with traditional Cypriot and Asia Minor songs.

· Sunday, 8 May, 11:00, Choulou Community Square, Pafos.



Presentation of the Ancient Monument “Vrysi tis Choulou” by Evi Fiouri, Archaeological Officer, Department of Antiquities and Ms. Sevina Floridou, Architect.


· Friday, 13 May, 17:45, Online



Online workshop by ICOMOS Cyprus, titled “Heritage and Climate”. Participants include Dr. Anthi Kaldeli, Archaeological Officer, Department of Antiquities, Dr. Kleanthis Nicolaides, Director of the Department of Meteorology, Dr. Giorgos Konstantinou, former Director of the Geological Survey Department and Mr Giannos Economou, Artist.

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HAPPY FEW
Andreas Kalli

Archaeological Site of Amathous
16^th April – 20^th May 2022

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THE DEPARTMENT OF ANTIQUITIES LIGHTS UP PAFOS CASTLE IN GOLD AS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY

The Association focuses its activities on raising awareness, the fulfilment of the wishes of the cancer affected children, the economic support of their families and the psychological support of the children and their immediate environment, all of which fight with the disease on a daily basis.

In the context of the social policy implemented by the Department of Antiquities, through the lighting of Ancient Monuments, it is with great pleasure that we participate in this action and we hope that this will strengthen the efforts of the Association while sending a message of support and optimism to all vulnerable people.

The main goal of the month Blue November, is to raise public awareness on the need for early detection and prevention of prostate cancer, as well as to provide information on available treatment methods. In the context of the social policy implemented by the Department of Antiquities through the illumination of its Ancient Monuments, it is with great pleasure that we participate in the awareness activities planned for the Blue November campaign.

We sincerely hope that through all the awareness-raising actions planned by the Europa Uomo Cyprus association, the public will be better informed on this disease and a message of support will be sent to all vulnerable people.

The main goal of the International Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Diseases Awareness Day is to raise public awareness on this rare disease. The Department of Antiquities, which implements a social policy through the lighting of its Monuments, has accepted with great sense of responsibility its participation in the awareness raising activities of the Cyprus Mastocytosis Community.

We sincerely hope that through awareness-raising and other activities and actions, public awareness on this disease, that affects both adults and children, will be improved and a message of support will be sent to all vulnerable people.

The Royal iconostasis doors were located in Japan in the 1990s at the Kanazawa College of Art. Their repatriation was made possible following the coordinated efforts of the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Tokyo and the Church of Cyprus, together with the competent authorities of the Kanazawa College of Art that possessed the Royal iconostasis doors.

The Royal iconostasis doors from Agios Anastasios church belong to the Cypriot iconographic tradition of the 18th century, which is differentiated from the rest of the Orthodox world, of which they are an important example. During this period, the upper part of iconostasis doors were usually decorated with representations of the Annunciation, while the lower parts were often decorated with representations of the Three Hierarchs and occasionally, with a Cypriot saint, Agios Spyridonas in this case. Apart from their archaeological importance, Royal iconostasis doors bear important symbolical and religious meanings, since they are an integral part of Orthodox churches. The repatriated Royal iconostasis doors from Peristeropigi date to 1778, according to an inscription preserved between the upper part representing the Annunciation and the lower part representing the Three Hierarchs and Agios Spyridon. According to the inscription, the Royal iconostasis doors were painted by the Monk Filaretos from Psimolofou, who became Protosyncellus in the Monastery of Agios Iraklidios in Politiko, an important iconographic center of that period. The doors were made at the expense of Hatzigiasoumis, probably a resident of Peristeronopigi village, during the time when Chrysanthos was Archbishop and Leontios was Abbot (Egoumenos) («Επ’ ἀρχιθύτου Κυρίου Κυρ Χρυσάνθου, ἑπιστάτου Λεόντιου ἱερομονάχου, δαπάνῃ δε Γιασουμῆ προσκυνητοῦ. Χείρ Φιλαρέτου και ἱερομονάχου αψοή»).

The Department of Antiquities wishes to express its gratitude to the Church of Cyprus and especially to the Archbishop, with whom direct communication on the case occurred throughout the whole process and whose support and contribution towards the repatriation efforts was invaluable, to the competent Directorates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus for their close cooperation, the National Committee for Combating the Looting and Illegal Trafficking of Cultural Heritage, as well as all other governmental authorities of the Republic of Cyprus involved, such as the Department of Customs and Excise, the Department of Civil Aviation and the Cyprus Police, especially the Office for the Combating of Illicit Possession and Trafficking of Antiquities of the Police Headquarters, for facilitating the return of the Royal iconostasis doors to Cyprus.

The Department of Antiquities as the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the protection and management of our cultural heritage, will continue all efforts for its preservation and protection. Although it is acknowledged that the fight against illicit trafficking is an extremely difficult and complex issue, the Department of Antiquities is confident that through coordinated efforts, the desired results can be reached.

The Royal iconostasis doors will be conserved by the Department of Antiquities and will be handed over to the Holy Archbishopric of Cyprus, until their return to the church of Agios Anastasios, where they belong, is made possible.

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works wishes to thank especially the Director of the Department of Antiquities, as well as all those you contributed towards the success of this extremely important repatriation.

Royal iconostasis doors of the church of Agios Anastasios in the occupied Peristeronopigi village, Famagusta District.

1. Laboratory or rapid Test for Covid-19 with sampling carried out within 72 hours;

2. A Certificate of vaccination from the Republic for Covid-19, at least with one dose and provided that three weeks have elapsed after the date of vaccination; or

3. Proof of release in the cases of persons affected by Covid-19 and provided that no six months have elapsed from the date of sampling of the initial positive diagnosis.

The Department of Antiquities hopes that through increasing our knowledge regarding this disease, the health care provided to those who suffer from it will also be further developed. The need to enhance the support towards more vulnerable people, given the unparalleled conditions that we all face nowadays, following the Covid-19 pandemic, is even greater; within this context, it is the entire society’s duty to provide for the wellbeing and safety for those who struggle for their health and life. Based on these circumstances and needs, it is the Department of Antiquities’ wish that through the light of the Cyprus Museum and our castles, we will all embrace the values of solidarity and love for a society characterized by cohesion and for a better future.

The Department of Antiquities wishes to express its great sadness for the loss of Dr. Carole McCartney, an exemplary archaeologist, who passed away on Saturday, 13 March 2021. Carole McCartney was a valued colleague, one of the most renowned scholars of the early Cypriot prehistory, a close collaborator, and a dear friend of the Department of Antiquities. Above all, she loved Cyprus, not only as a scientist, but also as a local inhabitant. Carole McCartney was born in 1965 and studied Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh, from where she later received a Masters’ degree, in 1989, and a PhD in 1996 on the analysis of core and chipped stone technologies of the late Aceramic period in the Levant.

She visited Cyprus for the first time in 1987, as a member of the Archaeological Mission of the University of Edinburgh, under the direction of the late Eddie Peltenburg, who excavated sites of the Chalcolithic period in the Pafos district. This first trip was decisive for Carole, since she decided to stay in Cyprus and raise her family in Kissonerga. As a Cypriot citizen, who spoke Greek, she was an active member of Cypriot society and an esteemed member of the Cypriot archaeological community. She took part in excavations in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean for over 30 years, while her research has shed important light on the Neolithic Aceramic Period of Cyprus. As she has been one of the leading experts on the study of lithics worldwide, she contributed significantly in the identification of finds from various sites across the eastern Mediterranean region. Her numerous scientific publications and contributions attest to her archaeological activity and the great importance of her research work

She was a close partner of the Department of Antiquities and contributed with her invaluable knowledge and exceptional insight on the updating of the Neolithic permanent exhibition gallery of the Cyprus Museum, the preparation of the relevant thematic entities for the New Cyprus Museum and the Archaeological Museum of the District of Pafos, which has been recently renovated and of Larnaka, which is under renovation. Without doubt, the excavations she conducted in collaboration with the University of Cyprus and the Universities of Cornell and Trent, at the Pre-Pottery Neolithic (PPN) site of Ayia Varvara-Asprokremnos (c. 9,000 BC), at the foothills of the Troodos Mountains, was an important landmark in her career. The finds, possibly linked to the exploitation of mineral resources, workshops and ritual activities, threw light on aspects such as technology, exchanges and other practices of everyday life during the Pre Pottery Neolithic in Cyprus and the Middle East. Her work will always be linked to the acquisition of new data concerning the Neolithic way of life and the central role Cyprus had in its diffusion to the West.

Apart from being a great scientist, Carole McCartney was also a person of high moral values, and an enthusiastic teacher. As a research fellow of the Archaeological Research Unit of the University of Cyprus, she taught students from different universities worldwide on the lithic material of Cyprus, and trained the future generation of archaeologists of Cypriot prehistory. Her loss leaves a major gap in Archaeology. We will always be grateful for her great contribution and friendship. Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

It is noted that entrance to the Museums under the jurisdiction of the Department of Antiquities is free of charge.

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THE MEDIEVAL CASTLES OF PAFOS AND LARNAKA WILL BE LIT RED BY THE DEPARTMEMT OF ANTIQUITIES FOR THE WORLD ENCEPHALITIS DAY
– 22 FEBRUARY 2021

Within this framework, the close relationship between the Department of Antiquities and UNESCO, through the years, is attested by the validation of conventions, and related activities, aiming at protecting cultural heritage. These include the1972 Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, which currently counts 194 member states. This Convention was validated by Cyprus in 1975, i.e. a year after the Turkish Invasion, thus reflecting the systematic efforts of the Republic of Cyprus and the Department of Antiquities for the protection and preservation of our cultural heritage.

The other two important UNESCO conventions, for the protection of cultural heritage, is the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, and the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, and its two Protocols. The Department of Antiquities, between 2007-2011 represented the Republic of Cyprus and was member of the Intergovernmental Commission of the Second Protocol of this Convention, while it also contributed in writing the guidelines for its implementation. Moreover, between 2015-2019, the Department of Antiquities was an elected member of the Convention’s Commission, while it has also served the 1970 Convention’s Commission as an elected member, until 2019. Furthermore, it has served as member of the Intergovernmental Commission for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin.

In this context, and having included three sites in the UNESCO World Heritage List – the archaeological sites of Nea Pafos (Kato Pafos and Tombs of the Kings) and Palaepafos in 1980, the ten Byzantine and Post-Byzantine painted churches in Troodos (nine churches were inscribed in 1985 and one in 2001), and the archaeological site of Choirokoitia in 1998 – the Department of Antiquities promotes activities relating to the management, conservation, research and presentation of these important monuments and their Outstanding Universal Value. At the same time, the Department of Antiquities has included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, a considerable number of archaeological and natural sites from across the island.

At the core of these endeavors is the need to provide for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Cyprus, so as growth is based on heritage values and traditions. The Department of Antiquities, through lighting the Medieval Castle of Pafos, wishes to raise awareness among society concerning the significance of both the cultural and natural heritage. It is our belief that for better days to come, it is vital to respect universal humanitarian values.

It is with great sorrow that the Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces the death of the archaeologist Dr. Wiktor Andrzej Daszewski, professor at the University of Warsaw and Director of the Polish archaeological excavations in Kato Pafos.

Professor Daszewski was born in 1936 in the city of Lvov, now in Ukraine, and studied initially in Warsaw and then pursued a Master’s degree at Oxford University. Since 1981 he was the Director of the Centre for Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw and professor of the same university since 2001. The late Dr. Daszewski was a scientist of international standing with multifarious work in the field for the protection of World Cultural Heritage, had worked as programme coordinator for the protection of various archaeological sites under UNESCO (in Tunisia, Peru) and oversaw the establishment and organization of many museums abroad such as the museum of Cairo and that of Aswan. Moreover his excavations and publications are quite extensive. He conducted multiple excavations for many years in Egypt (1986-2007), in the area of Marina El-Alamein and was one of the pioneers of Cypriot Archaeology with his contribution in the archaeological research of ancient Pafos since 1967. Since 1971 and for the last forty years he was the Director of excavations in Pafos, leaving behind him an indelible mark on the archaeological research of the city. Under the direction of W.A. Daszewski, some of the wealthiest Roman houses of Kato Pafos with the most important mosaic floors and murals came to light, as well as most of the works of art that adorn today the Archaeological Museum of Pafos District. The work of W.A. Daszewski has placed Pafos and Cyprus in general at the centre of international archaeological research and his contribution to the promotion of Cyprus on the international scene has been decisive.

With his death the Scientific Community and the Department of Antiquities lose an exceptional member and Cyprus loses a faithful friend. The staff of the Department of Antiquities offers their condolences to his family.

By lighting the Cyprus Museum and these monuments in the colour which symbolizes Prematurity, the Department of Antiquities wishes to highlight that cultural heritage is an integral part of our society and the link between the past and the future, so as to ensure social cohesion and growth. In our days, given the unprecedented conditions in everyday life, resulting from the pandemic, this role of culture becomes even more apparent and crucial. In fact, the archaeological heritage comprises the par excellence tangible evidence of the entire journey of humanity through the centuries; thus, the purple lighting of our archaeological heritage will at the same time light up the need to protect the human values, from the moment of birth. Today, in the occasion of the World Prematurity Day, let us consider the development of our society and embrace our cultural heritage, in order to secure the future of both our fellow citizens and Cyprus, as a whole.

The concept design for protective shelters is part of the activities that are being put forward as part of the collaboration of the Department of Antiquities with the Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, which began in 2018, for the development of a comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the World Heritage sites of Nea Pafos and Tombs of the Kings. This collaboration stems from the strategic objectives of the Department of Antiquities regarding the application of the most recent international achievements to the management of the cultural heritage of Cyprus, i.e. to archaeological sites, monuments and museums across the island.

As it has already been announced in the past, the procedure for the design of protective shelters began between 2 - 6 of April 2019, when a meeting was held in situ, with the participation of international specialists from various fields of expertise, including architecture, engineering, environmental monitoring and hydrology. All experts had previous experience with shelters in other World Heritage sites. The purpose of this meeting was to study, exchange knowledge and decide on the requirements and criteria for the design. It is once more underlined that the design and implementation of the protective shelters is primarily based on the special conditions and features of the archaeological site; for example, the need to protect the sensitive archaeological remains, to preserve the authenticity and integrity of the site and its natural settings, the need for a holistic approach, the presentation and increase of the visitors’ experience. The detailed and careful assessment of all these aspects, with the contribution of renowned specialists from across the globe, attests to the Department of Antiquities’ efforts to provide the best possible solution for the unique mosaics of this very important World Heritage archaeological site.

The entire procedure, from the evaluation of the archaeological remains, the risks and needs of the archaeological site, to the architecture firm that will design the shelters following the international competition, requires a certain timeframe for all the subsequent actions. Despite the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic affected the initial timeline, yet, the procedure continues as planned by the Department of Antiquities and the Getty Conservation Institute.

Moreover, the procedure, as a whole, manifests that the Department of Antiquities aims at finding the best possible scientific solution for sheltering the mosaics. It is underlined that the mosaics are already being protected, as the most appropriate methods in the field of mosaics’ conservation internationally, are being applied for their preservation, until the most effective shelter design is implemented. In particular, the participation of the Department of Antiquities in international organisations responsible for the protection of ancient mosaics, such as MOSAIKON and ICCM (International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics), demonstrates in the best possible way that this part of the archeological record is being highly valued and protected. This collaboration continues through the years, under various activities.

Finally, it important to note that the core of the Conservation and Management Plan for the archaeological sites of Nea Pafos and Tombs of the Kings, is the protection and preservation of all the values these sites represent, including cultural and environmental values. All actions within this framework, from mapping of the sites to visitor management, aim at addressing the challenges and promoting this unique World Heritage site.

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Handing over of Cypriot antiquity at the High Commission

of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom

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INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE HERITAGE WEEKEND –

THE LIGHTHOUSE IN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PAFOS

On this occasion, the Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, would like to remind all citizens of the importance of the Lighthouse, which is situated within the archaeological site of Pafos, the building complex of which (“houses of the lighthouse keeper), together with the surrounding area, were restored by the Department of Antiquities in 2017. Furthermore, a permanent exhibition, entitled “Cyprus, the sea and the lighthouses: a diachronic history”, was created and installed in these houses. Through this very important project, which was envisioned and implemented solely by the Department of Antiquities, a central part of our maritime history, that of the lighthouse heritage, is being highlighted for the first time, as the Pafos Lighthouse comprises the only Lighthouse complex that has to date been conserved, restored and presented in Cyprus. The preservation and upgrading of the area of the Lighthouse of Pafos, also resulted in the creation of one of the most popular and picturesque landmarks, which attracts visitors from throughout the island. Most importantly, through its international promotion, it transfers the significance of the cultural heritage of Cyprus across the globe.

Moreover, the fact that this lighthouse is located within a UNESCO World Heritage site, that of Nea Pafos which is also part of the NATURA 2000 network because of its unique natural environment, makes it even more special. The association of the lighthouse with the archaeological site of Pafos becomes more intriguing, when one considers the fact that the city of Nea Pafos was established in the Hellenistic period in order to replace Palaia Pafos (archaeological site of Palaipafos), due to the direct access its port offered to the sea.

The Lighthouse of Pafos, the management of which is under the authority of the Cyprus Ports’ Authority, was constructed at the beginning of British rule, following the type of a tower with circular section, the lighting mechanism being at the balcony. The Lighthouse comprises a single building complex together with the houses of the lighthouse keeper, who lived in very difficult conditions in order to secure the protection and safety of sailors. Other lighthouses along the coastline of Cyprus, also constructed under British rule, are those of Cape Greco in Agia Napa, Cape Kiti in Larnaka, Cape Gata at Akrotiri, Keryneia, Karpasia (at Kleides) and Kormakiti, while the one at the Akamas peninsula is the most recent.

The lighthouses, together with the harbours, the anchorages, the shipwrecks, the anchors, the amphorae, and the graffiti and other representations of ships, dating to different periods, are all part of the maritime tradition and maritime cultural heritage of Cyprus. Building on its significance, the Department of Antiquities invites all citizens to visit the Lighthouse in the archaeological site of Pafos on International Lighthouse Heritage Weekend, so as to get to know and enjoy our cultural heritage, our island traditions and the natural landscape surrounding all the monuments of this unique World Heritage site.

Finally, the Department of Antiquities wishes to inform all citizens once more, that all measures and protocols of the Ministry of Health for safety and protection from Covid-19 are being applied to all archaeological sites, monuments and museums. Let us take the opportunity provided by the unusual conditions imposed by the pandemic, and the summer vacation, to visit and get familiar with our cultural heritage; especially in our days, it is crucial that we, and mainly our children, become aware of the authenticity of the diachronic values that our archaeological heritage represents.

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CIRCULAR

IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF ALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK IN CYPRUS

Unfortunately, this year’s pandemic and the difficult times faced across the globe, as well as the potential dangerous consequences of the coronavirus, bring these social issues, and the need for an immediate solution, to the fore. The concern of the entire society, within these circumstances, must primarily be the protection of all vulnerable groups, including people with health conditions and the elderly. For this reason, the Department of Antiquities has decided to dedicate this year’s blue lighting to all our fellow men and women that are currently at risk, together with people on the Autism spectrum, hoping to pass on the message of strength, patience and love.

The museums that will be lit up blue are the Cyprus Museum in Lefkosia, the Archaeological Museum of the Lemesos District, and the Local Archaeological Museum of Marion-Arsinoe in Polis. Moreover, the Castles of Kolossi, Pafos, Lemesos, and Larnaka, as well as the Medieval Manor House at Kouklia, and the archaeological sites of Choirokoitia and Amathous, will also be illuminated in blue. Most importantly, the Department of Antiquities urges everyone to obey the measures imposed by the Republic of Cyprus for the safety of the entire society. The blue light of our museums and monuments will still lighten up our souls, while we stay and protect ourselves at home.

Finally, by lighting up blue our monuments and museums, the Department of Antiquities wishes to underline that, even under these unprecedented conditions, our cultural heritage continues to comprise the vibrant nucleus of our society. It is through the values of our cultural heritage that we can achieve social cohesion, individual responsibility and solidarity. Our heritage, lit up in blue on the 2^nd of April, will symbolize our hope and support to people with Autism and other disabilities, underlying health conditions and difficulties in general, as well as to all our fellow women and men. It will transfer the message that we can win this pandemic, through our attitude and support towards doctors, nurses and other medical staff that are currently fighting this coronavirus outbreak. A better world can only be created based on solidarity, understanding, and the broader universal human values, that we aim at preserving through the protection of our cultural heritage.

Ancient shipwreck in the sea off Protaras, Cyprus, 2019

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PRESS RELEASE: 25TH JUNE 2019

It was with great concern that we witnessed the events of 15 April 2019, which tragically resulted in the immense structural damage suffered by this emblematic world heritage monument of Paris, of France and of all humankind. The images circulated globally by the mass media and social networks were particularly disheartening, but as the fire is now completely extinguished, thanks to the courageous efforts by the Parisian fire fighters, the complete destruction of the Cathedral was evaded which thus provides hope for the preservation and restoration of this unique historic Monument to its previous magnificent grandeur.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy and express our solidarity, support and assistance to the French people and the French Ministry of Culture during this tragic time and we express our willingness to provide assistance in the restoration of Notre Dane. We hope that this will be the last major cultural loss that will be experienced by humanity as a whole, and whose protection is part of the collective duty of us all.

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces its collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, for the development of a comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the World Heritage sites of Nea Pafos and the Tombs of the Kings to guide their future preservation and enhance their full range of values, both cultural and natural. This collaboration, begun in 2018, involves mapping of the sites, assessments of significance, condition of mosaics and architectural remains, and the management context, including visitor management, and interpretation and presentation of the sites, followed by development of key responses to the main conservation and management challenges.

One of the principle challenges is protection and presentation of the exceptional mosaics and other significant features of the site of Nea Pafos; to this end, a meeting focused on sheltering these important archaeological remains is currently being held (2^nd – 6^th of April 2019). The meeting brings together an international group of specialists, from various fields of expertise, including architecture, engineering, environmental monitoring, hydrology, and experience with shelters in other World Heritage sites, to work with heritage professionals from the Department of Antiquities and the Getty Conservation Institute. The objective is to examine all factors that should be taken into account for the design and implementation of sheltering, ranging from the need to protect the archaeological remains, consider the natural values and environmental context, ensure the preservation of the mosaics, and enhance the interpretation, presentation, and visitor experience. The meeting is taking place on site, for an in-depth understanding of the context, the values and the challenges inherent in the process of shelter-design.

The site of Nea Pafos is the most visited archaeological site in Cyprus, and provides a unique natural landscape and cultural attraction. All activities undertaken in the framework of the Conservation and Management Plan, including this meeting on protective shelters, are ultimately aimed at preserving the values of Pafos – artistic, historic, social and natural – and communicating them to the local community and to visitors from around the world.

REPATRIATION OF THE MOSAIC REPRESENTING APOSTLE MARKOS FROM THE OCCUPIED CHURCH OF PANAGIA KANAKARIA IN LYTHRAGKOMI

Exhibition by Dimitris Alithinos
“Hysteron, Proteron, Us”
Archaeological Museum of the Lemesos District
31 October 2018 – 15 January 2019

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World Heritage Site of Pafos selected as one of 34 World Heritage sites in the EU featured in ‘World Heritage Journeys’ sustainable travel web platform

World Heritage sites participating in the “World Heritage Journeys”:

18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex (Italy)
Ancient City of Nessebar (Bulgaria)
Aranjuez Cultural Landscape (Spain)
Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia (Italy)
Archaeological Ensemble of Tαrraco (Spain)
Archaeological Site of Olympia (Greece)
Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars (France)
Cultural Landscape of Sintra (Portugal)
Gardens and Castle at Kromμψνž (Czech Republic)
Historic Centre of Brugge (Belgium)
Historic Centre of San Gimignano (Italy)
Historic Town of Banskα Štiavnica and The technical Monuments in its Vicinity, Slovakia
Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape (Czech Republic)
Major Mining Sites of Wallonia (Belgium)
Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System (Germany)
Mining Area of The Great Copper Mountain in Falun (Sweden)
Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay (France)
Nord-Pas De Calais Mining Basin (France)
Palace and Park Of Versailles (France)
Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin (Germany)
Pafos (Cyprus)
Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct) (France)
Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier (Germany)
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (United Kingdom)
Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus (Greece)
Stari Grad Plain (Croatia)
The Par Force Hunting Landscape in North Zealand (Denmark)
The Royal Domain of Drottningholm (Sweden)
Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape (Hungary)
Upper Middle Rhine Valley (Germany)
Vilnius Historic Centre (Lithuania)
Wachau Cultural Landscape (Austria)
Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines (Poland)
Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen (Germany)

Following a proposal by ICOMOS, the 18th April as of 1983, was designated by UNESCO as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The day is celebrated each year with events that aim to make the public aware of their cultural heritage. Citizens are encouraged through various events and other activities, to learn about and appreciate their heritage.

In this framework, a different topic is promoted on a yearly basis under which all events are centered around. This year’s theme is “Heritage for Generations”, which focuses on the transfer of knowledge between generations as a crucial step in cultural development. Inter-generational transfer of knowledge, combining the knowledge of experienced practitioners with the energy and dynamism of newer members provides for a more holistic approach.

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that on the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites, entry to the following archaeological sites and ancient monuments on 18 April 2018 will be free of charge.


1. Archaeological site of Nea Pafos (Mosaics), Kato Pafos
2. Necropolis of Nea Pafos known as “The Tombs of the Kings”, Kato Pafos
3. Pafos Castle, Kato Pafos
4. Archaeological site of Palaepafos, Kouklia
5. Archaeological site of Agios Georgios, Pegia
6. Archaeological site of Kourion, Episkopi
7. Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, Episkopi
8. Medieval Castle of Kolossi, Kolossi
9. Archaeological site of Amathus, Agios Tychon
10. Archaeological site of Kition, Larnaka
11. Neolithic site, Choirokoitia
12. Archaeological site at the location Tenta, Kalavasos
13. “Royal Chapel” of Agia Aikaterini, Pyrga
14. Archaeological site and royal tombs of Ancient Tamassos, Politiko

For the full PROGRAM of events press HERE

The participation in this endeavor to raise public awareness is associated with the vision and mission of the Department of Antiquities for social cohesion, based on the principles and values of culture, so as to address problems and contribute in the development of modern civilisation. The purple lighting for Prematurity primarily highlights that our archaeological heritage includes all human values, from the moment of their birth. As the living nucleus of modern society, we must therefore protect and cherish our Culture.

As part of Celebrating Paphos2017 European Capital of Culture, an exhibition of photographs by Robert S³aboρski titled “IN THE HEART OF THE ANCIENT CITY. Research of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow at the Agora and beyond in Paphos Archaeological Park, Cyprus” has been organized this year.

The exhibition was inaugurated on the 6^th of October 2017 by the Director of the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, Dr Marina Solomidou-Ieronymidou in the presence of the Vice-Rector of Jagiellonian University, Professor Armen Edigarian, HE the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Cyprus, Mrs. Barbara Tuge-Ereciρska, the representative of the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Works, Mrs. Afrodite Koufterou, and Professor Ewdoksia Papuci-W³adyka, the Director of the ‘Paphos Agora Project’. The Mayor of Pafos, Mr. Fedonas Fedonos, as well as the members of the Municipal Council and many guests were also present.

The exhibition is on display at the Visitors Centre in the Archaeological Site of Pafos near the harbour and will be open until the end of December 2017. It is accompanied by a film by Hubert Chudzio titled “Paphos Agora Project” with English subtitles. A bilingual Polish-English catalogue of the exhibition has been published.

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OPENING CEREMONY OF A PERMANENT EXHIBITION TITLED "CYPRUS, THE SEA AND THE LIGHTHOUSES: A DIACHRONIC HISTORY"
AT THE LIGHTHOUSE WITHIN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF KATO PAFOS

The project is funded 100% by the Honor Frost Foundation.

Deadline of application: 12 April 2017, 11am

To download the Tender Documents (in Greek) please click on the link below:

https://www.eprocurement.gov.cy/ceproc/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=1839311

or contact 22 806708 or 22 865874.

The Editors of the Department of Antiquities have prepared new submission guidelines for articles to be published in the RDAC New Series (as of 2014). This decision aims at improving the scientific standard of the publication through peer-reviewing: the excavation/survey reports will be reviewed by an in-house committee and any other articles (study of objects, architecture etc) by external peer-reviewers. A standard referencing system will be used by all authors that will include footnotes and a list of works cited. Articles submitted for publication must be in either Greek or English only.

With regard to the spelling of geographical names, the Department of Antiquities recognises the importance of the traditional spelling as in the archaeological literature. However, according to a decision by the Ministerial Council (no. 31.075 of 15.12.1988), all government services are required to follow the standardization as indicated in the publication by M.N. Christodoulou and K. Konstantinides, A Complete Gazetteer of Cyprus (Nicosia 1987). For this reason as well as for purposes of continuity, the standardized spelling of geographical names will be used in the article texts. However, in order to eliminate identification problems, a concordance index will be included at the end of the volume that will inform the reader as to the corresponding spelling in the archaeological literature.

For more information or for queries, you may contact Mr Efthymios Shaftacolas (Archaeological Officer of Publications) via email (aphro21@hotmail.com) or by telephone (+357-22865815 / +357-99639673).

The Department of Antiquities, aiming at increasing the relationship between all citizens and the archaeological sites and monuments of Cyprus, announces the presentation of the pilot project entitled “Tours for visually impaired persons at the House of Dionysos, Archaeological Site of Kato Paphos” by the Minister of Communication and Works, Mr. T. Mitsopoulos, on Saturday 5th of October 2013 at 17:30.

The objective of the Department of Antiquities is to provide access to all citizens to the archaeological heritage of Cyprus. In particular, it is the first time that an opportunity is given to visually impaired persons to get familiar with and understand, in a direct and tangible manner, the archaeological material and related aspects, such as a mosaic and its manufacture technology. Most importantly, this project highlights further the value and great significance embedded in the preservation and promotion of our archaeological heritage.

In collaboration with the School for the Blind “St Barnabas”, bilingual informative panels have been produced in the Braille writing system and placed at the “House of Dionysos”, while a plan of the same house in relief, enables a direct understanding of the architectural organization. Moreover, a copy of a mosaic has been created with dspaces in relief, in an attempt to provide an insight into the character of the motifs depicted on the surface. Guides have also been published in Greek and in English in the Braille writing system, as part of the efforts to provide accessibility to all available historic and archaeological information relating to the archaeological site of Paphos and the “House of Dionysos”. For the people with reduced sight the guides were published in an enlarged font. These guides will be provided to the persons with visual disability by the Department of Antiquities free of charge. In addition, the guards of the archaeological site have been trained by special trainers of the School for the Blind, so as to act as guides to visually impaired persons, in order to increase the benefits of their visit. It is important to note that this is a pilot project and that it will be soon applied to other monuments and other archaeological sites.

The opening ceremony of the presentation of the pilot project will commence at 17:30 with a guided tour at the House of Dionysos by an Archaeological Officer of the Department of Antiquities. The event will continue at the ancient Odeon and will be addressed by the Minister of Communications and Works Mr. T. Mitsopoulos, the Mayor of Paphos Mr. S. Vergas, the Acting Director of the Department of Antiquities Dr M. Solomidou – Ieronymidou, and the Acting Director of the School for the Blind Mrs Pelagia Egglezaki – Karpasiti. The main part of the event comprises a concert by students of the Programme of the Ministry of Education and Culture for the Development of Musical Talents, under the artistic direction of Professor Mathaios Kariolou.

Finally, a kite aerial photography exhibition of ancient sites and monuments of Cyprus by Mr. Thomas Sagory will be hosted for a week at the Visitors Centre of the Archaeological Site of Kato Paphos. The exhibition, entitled “Cyprus – An aerial perspective”, is co-organized with the French Institute of the French Embassy in Cyprus.

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MUSEUM OF MAA-PALAIOKASTRO

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RENEWAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS AND USA

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anThrOPOS: Faces of Cyprus through the Ages

CYPRUS MUSEUM
(Special Exhibition Hall)

18 MAY 2012 – 18 JANUARY 2013



PROGRAM
FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012

THE REPATRIATION OF THE WALL PAINTINGS
OF THE CHURCH OF AGIOS EUPHEMIANOS, LYSI

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COMPLETION OF CONSERVATION WORKS AT HOUSE OF DIONYSOS, KATO (NEA) PAPHOS

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PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF CYPRUS AND SWITZERLAND IMPOSING RESTRICTIONS ON THE ILLICIT
TREFFICKING OF ANTIQUITIES

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MOSQUE OF HALA SULTAN

The Ministry of Communications and Works, Department of Antiquities announces that every Fridays the Mosque of Hala Sultan (Hala Sultan Tekke) in Larnaka will be closed between the hours of 13.00 until 15.00.

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MOSQUE-CHURCH OF AGIOS ANDRONIKOS (POLIS CHRYSOCHOUS)