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18 April was established in
1983 by UNESCO as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, following a
proposal by the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). To
celebrate this important day, with the ultimate aim of raising awareness in society
about the importance of culture, a different theme is promoted each year,
which becomes an occasion for the organization of events and various actions,
with the participation of citizens.
Within the general guidelines
of ICOMOS International, the Department of Antiquities celebrates this year's
day under the theme "Cultural Heritage in a Changing World", which
allows for the organization of a wide range of events. These events are
planned at monuments and sites where the environment and the use of natural
resources have been of key importance, while particular emphasis has been
placed on familiarizing young people with cultural heritage. In this context,
many of the planned events involve the participation of young people from all
levels of education (Elementary, Middle School, High School, Technical
Schools, Public and Private Schools and University).
The Department of Antiquities,
in the framework of the International Day of Monuments and Sites, will
organize the following events in all Districts.
- 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
Archaeological site of
Marion-Arsinoe
Guided tour (in Greek) for the
public by Archaeological Officer A΄ Dr. Efstathios Raptou.
- Tuesday
– 25 April in Lefkosia (Nicosia) – 10:00
Archaeological site of Palaion Demarcheion
Guided tour (in Greek) for the
public by Archaeological Officer Α΄ Ms. Chrysanthi Kounnou.
- Tuesday
– 25 April in Politiko
Archaeological site of Tamassos
and new excavations in Politiko.
Educational activity with
students of Tamassos Regional Primary School.
- Wednesday
– 26 April in Lefkosia (Nicosia) – 10:00
Archaeological site of Ledroi
(Hill of Agios Georgios - PASYDY)
Discussion with students of the
University of Cyprus on the management of archaeological sites.
- Wednesday
– 26 April in Lemesos (Limassol) – 10:00
Archaeological site of Amathous
Guided tour (in Greek) for the
public by the Archaeological Officer Mr. Ioannis Violaris.
- Wednesday
- 26 April in Agia Napa
Medieval Aqueduct and Monastery
of 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
Remains of Abu Bekir urban
Aqueduct in “Kamares”
Educational activity with
students of Zenon Primary School.
- Thursday
– 27 April in Lemesos (Limassol)
Archaeological site of Kourion
Educational activity with
Cypriot and foreign students from Pallouriotissa High School in the framework
of the Erasmus program.
- Thursday
- 27 April in Letympou
Church of Saints Kyrikos and
Iouliti
Educational activity with
students of the Primary School of Polemi.
- Friday
- 28 April in Larnaka
Remains of Abu Bekir urban
Aqueduct in “Kamares”
Educational activity with
students of Kamares Primary School.
- Friday
– 28 April in Larnaka
Larnaka Castle
Educational activity with
students of Drosia Primary School entitled “Seek, seek...and you shall find
it!”
- Friday
– 28 April in Kolossi
Archaeological site and Kolossi
Castle
Educational activity with
students of “The Island” Private School.
- Friday
– 28 April in Polis Chrysochous - 19:00
Cultural Centre of the
Municipality of Polis Chrysochou
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 titled
“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)
Archaeological site of Ledroi
(Hill of Agios Georgios - PASYDY)
Educational activity with
students of the Agia Varvara District High School and then with students of
the Archbishop Makarios III High School (Platy).
UNESCO Archaeological Site of
Kato Pafos – 11:00
Main event for the
International Day of Monuments and Sites 2023. Inauguration of the project
focusing on upgrading the infrastructure of the site by the Minister of
Transport, Communications and Works. The event includes a photo exhibition
and music from the Music School of Pafos.
EP/ECHR
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