New Archaeological and Historical Perspectives
- 11.10.2017 (Opening) – LOCAL ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM OF PALAIPAPHOS, 18:00
The international archeological symposium studies the evolution of the city, as well as its relation with other cities and archaeological sites in Western Cyprus, from the Hellenistic period to Early Medieval times. At the same time, the archaeological missions currently working on the site of Nea Pafos will present their discoveries in regards to the founding of Nea Pafos, its urban development, its art, its architecture and its necropolis.
International Colloquium organized by the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, the University of Cyprus and the University of AvignonScientific committee :
Dr. Claire Balandier, Maître de Conférences Habilitée à diriger des Recherches, Université d’Avignon. Dr. Demetrios Michaelides, Professor Emeritus, University of Cyprus.
Dr. Jolanta Młynarczyk, Professor, University of Warsaw.
Dr. Eustathios Raptou, Archaeologist, Department of Antiquities, Cyprus.
Dr. Marina Solomidou-Ieronymidou, Director of the Department of Antiquities, Cyprus. Supported by: ex-Artis Οpening Ceremony - 18:00 – Balandier Claire, Michaelides Demetrios & Raptou
Eustathios: “Introduction” - 18:10 – Welcoming remarks
- 18:30 – Solomidou-Ieronymidou Marina: “The Department of Antiquities: Its mission, activities and strategic plan”.
- 19:00 – Karageorghis Vassos: “Eternal Paphos”.
- 19:30 – Reception & artistic programme offered by the Municipality of Kouklia, titled: Aphrodite as a Symbol of Woman Beauty – LOVE, FERTILITY, MATERNITY
Credits:
Dance group: Ballet School Klea Pitsillidou
Choreography: Klea Pitsillidou
Recitation – Hymns: Chrisanthos Crhisanthou
Flute: Lilly Evangelou
Thursday 12 October (In greek and english)
Free entrance
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