03-08-2021 11:06 |
Completion
of the underwater works and digital mapping of the ancient port of Amathous |
The Department of Antiquities,
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that the underwater
works and digital mapping of the ancient port of Amathous was completed under
the framework of the European cross-border programme with the acronym
“ANDIKAT”. The programme aims to highlight and promote the underwater
archaeological and natural heritage through the creation of diving routes in
marine protected areas in Greece and Cyprus. The next stage of promoting
this unique underwater ancient monument includes the installation of signs
both on land and in the sea, which will inform and guide the visitor of the
ancient port of Amathous, as well as the development of a mobile phone
application and the publication of an information brochure. The Department of Antiquities
will release a new announcement regarding the progress of the above works. (EK/SCH) |