On Wednesday, 29 September 2021, at the Central Archaeological Council’s conference room at the Ministry of Culture and Sports in Athens, the first extensive working meeting of all the relevant bodies and institutions, consultants-contractors and sponsors involved in the implementation of the Reconstruction of Northern Evia Programme took place. The meeting was convened by Mr
PRESS RELEASE During the 2020-2021 school year, a year that presented a unique set of challenges due to the shift to online education imposed by the pandemic, the students of the Varvakeio Model Junior High School participated in DIAZOMA’s “Adoption of Ancient Theatres- Students guide students around ancient theatres” educational program, with a different mission
For a second consecutive school year , in English Class of Year 9 (advanced level) of Varvakeio Model Junior High School we implemented a cross-curricular teaching scenario entitled “Getting to know the Ancient Theatres” alongside the course of Ancient Greek Literature (History of Drama). Authentic material from the official English website of Diazoma was used
The participatory project ‘Under the Landscape’ initiates a tangible approach to the traditional building techniques and the vernacular craftsmanship of Therasia, while exploring multiple aspects of the place and its landscape through alternative patterns for cultural heritage appreciation and knowledge dissemination. The following events, starting from theran materials and uses are: A professional apprenticeship of young technicians
Source; daysofart.gr/en The works of sculptor Aphroditi Liti are presented alongside the archaeological finds and offer the viewer a new reading of the ancient statues, miniature sculptures, and votive and burial offerings. Artist Aphrodite Liti, a professor at the School of Fine Arts who has exhibited her works in more than 23 solo exhibitions and more
Source; www.archaeology.org By BENJAMIN LEONARD July/August 2021 During a survey of the ancient city of Mastaura in western Turkey, archaeologists happened upon the stone arches and seats of a large Roman amphitheater, most of which remains underground. Archaeologists Sedat Akkurnaz of Adnan Menderes University and Mehmet Umut Tuncer of the Aydın Provincial Directorate of Culture
Source: notospress.gr στο Google News Unique monuments, stunning landscapes, rare ecosystems, a rich culinary and artistic tradition… the Peloponnese has it all! Now, it acquires the means to showcase its multidimensional identity: The “Morea” Cultural Route. Diazoma proposes the design and implementation of the “Morea” Cultural Route: A journey from ancient to modern cities. This
Source; greekreporter.com By Patricia Claus The ancient Greek theaters at Messene and Sicyon in the Peloponnese were centers for drama and culture in both ancient times and during the Roman period of Greek history. The ancient Greek theater at Sicyon (present-day Kiato) was built between 303 and 251 BC, but was renovated and altered at least
Lying on the south slope of the acropolis hill, the Ancient Theatre of Sparta is the foremost landmark of the city’s monumental topography, one of its most important visible and definitively identified ancient monuments. On 18 June 2021, work commenced on restoring and enhancing the ancient theatre. The funding of 1.6 million euros is provided
“Delphic Cultural Heritage Days 2021” take place from June 11 to July 11, 2021 in six areas and multiple venues: Delphi, Sykia, Lefkada, Salamis Island, Aegina, and Athens. The cultural events―including “Angelos Sikelianos” International Poetry Festival―are dedicated to the poet, author and playwright Angelos Sikelianos and his work, while also approaching the decisive role
Source; greekreporter.com By Bella Kontogianni Beethoven Day was marked with enchanting performances of all nine of his symphonies hosted across Europe, including a magical show at the Theater of Delphi in Greece on Sunday. The “musicAeterna” orchestra of Megaron Mousikis Athens Concert Hall, led by beloved Greek-Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis, played a beautiful version of Beethoven’s Symphony no. seven
On 26 May 2021, following the relevant approval of the DIAZOMA Board of Directors, the president of the association, Mr. Stavros Benos, signed the contract awarding the preparation of the “Transportation Study for ‘The Attica Trilogy’ Cultural Route.” The study was awarded to the “G. Nellas and Co. Limited Partnership” (company name), doing business
On 26 May 2021, the DIAZOMA Association signed a contract awarding the project entitled “Provision of technical services within the framework of the ‘Attica Trilogy’ program” to ERON CONSULTANTS, RESEARCH AND PLANNING CONSULTANTS General Partnership, whose headquarters are in Athens. Recently, the DIAZOMA Association has been supporting the Region of Attica in designing the development
In 1992, the theatre of Mieza was uncovered at the southwestern edge of the excavated area. Its semicircular cavea (seating area) is laid out on a natural slope, with panoramic views over the plain. The positioning of the scaenae frons (stage background) deep in the horseshoe-shaped orchestra and the co-existence of Hellenistic and Roman structural
Source; euronews.com By Apostolos Staikos In partnership withThe European Commission While work is underway to restore and link up the ancient amphitheatres of Greece’s Epirus region in a new tourist trail called: ‘The Cultural Route of the Ancient Theatres of Epirus‘, we meet with the man locals say is the “soul of the project.” George Syris is
