The Institute of Classical Archaeology and Byzantine Archaeology at the University of Heidelberg is honored to host the first international presentation of preliminary results from the ongoing archaeological research in the Kastelli Plain. Particular attention will be given to the excavation of the exceptional circular monument on the summit of Papoura.
The event will take place on Tuesday, 12 May, at 6:15 pm (CET) and will feature two hybrid lectures (in-person and online):
LECTURE I
Archaeological Research in the Kastelli Plain during the Construction of the New International Airport of Heraklion, Central Crete
Dr. Vasiliki Sythiakaki (Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion)
LECTURE II
The Circular Monument on the Summit of Mount Papoura
Danae Kontopodi (Archaeologist, Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion)
This event is sponsored by the Institute of Classical Archaeology and Byzantine Archaeology, University of Heidelberg, the European Hellenic Foundation, and AHEPA Frankfurt A617 “Johann Wolfgang Goethe.”
Online access: https://audimax.heiconf.uni-heidelberg.de/yj9y-gy3r-urf6…
Registration: Not required
For inquiries, please contact:
Diamantis Panagiotopoulos ([email protected])