Spinalonga, the Venetian walls and the Minoan Palace
Spinalonga, the Venetians walls and the Minoan Palaces of Crete are the three nomination proposals that Greece submitted to UNESCO to be considered for inclusion to the World Heritage List, according to the General Secretary of the Cultural Ministry Lina Mendoni.
Parthian city in danger
For the past decade of unrest following the 2003 US-led invasion, the ancient Persian city has been suffering from inadequate excavations and maintenance and few tourists have ventured into the historic site.
A tale of two cities and one site
Once upon a time, the people of Hamoukar, in modern-day Syria, were subjected to the horrors of urban warfare, the earliest case of this style of combat that scholars know about. Now, 5,500 years later, the site finds itself threatened by the effects of a modern-day war.
Master Degree in Cultural Heritage Management
For application and more information please contact Tiziana Destino, administrative coordinator & student liaison, Université Française d’Égypte, [email protected]
The Vikings return
Recent peaceful Viking rebrands are smashed in a vast and bloodthirsty show that will soon set sail for London.
Ancient Heliopolis under threat
Ancient Heliopolis is rapidly turning into a dangerous slum area. The site is in desperate need of proper and thorough excavations and a site management plan that also accommodates the community, which feels completely detached from the heritage that the location represents.
Croatia: Monuments of World Cultural Heritage
The National Archaeological Museum, the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Greece and the Representation of the European Commission in Athens present an exhibition of photographs of the inscribed in UNESCO’s list Monuments of World Cultural Heritage in Croatia.
First digitized book in Turning-the-Pages program
The Gennadius Library announced that the first digitized book in its Turning-the-Pages program has launched.
Iran’s Bam Citadel Not in Danger
Iran's ancient citadel of Bam has been removed from the UNESCO list of "World Heritage in Danger" as the organizations's authorities consider there has been improvements in the site's management and conservation.
Fundraising for a theatre buried in the sand
The theatre of Lefki was built in the 2nd century AD and had a capacity of 1,000 seats. Today it lies buried in the sand.
The Crusaders’ hard life
Parasites found in human waste extracted from a Crusaders' latrine in Cyprus demonstrates that the fighters'lives were continuously threatened by malnutrition and disease.
Gold “sustainable” award for Paphos
Paphos was formally presented with a gold quality award today, as one of the top 20 European destinations for sustainable tourism 2013.
Tourist attraction area to be excavated
French archaeologists have applied to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Arts in order to carry out excavations in the area of Stone Age shelters.
New Finds at Tell el Yahoudiya
The site is very important as it reveals the daily life of ancient Egyptians from the New Kingdom until the Graeco-Roman era.
Save Timbuktu Manuscripts
To raise the $100,000 needed for securing proper storage facilities, Libraries in Exile group has launched a public appeal through the IndieGoGo website.
The lost city of Mahendraparvata
A vast cityscape hidden under deep vegetation and linking the Cambodian temples complex was found by researchers with the help of airborne lasers.
Byzantine basilica in Bursa
Sahabettin Harput, local governor of the Turkish city Bursa (Greek Prousa) announced the excavations at the area where a 1500-year-old Byzantine basilica was discovered will start in July.
Guided Tours in English to the Cycladic Collection
Guided tours to the Cycladic Collection of the MCA, one of the most important collections of its kind worldwide.
Excavations in Ancient Corinth
Excavations in Ancient Corinth by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens officially came to a close Friday June 14.
Across Time: Nudes and Standing Stones
Last Saturday, the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki inaugurated the photography exhibition: “Across Time: Nudes and Standing Stones.”
Flint mining site in the Holy Cross Mountains
Archaeologists from Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw have discovered a flint mining site in the Holy Cross Mountains.
Byzantine church mosaic unearthed in Jerash
The mosaic survived the Iconoclasts to be found by the looters and to be saved again by a handful of dedicated Jordanian and international archaeologists.
Double celebration in the Europa Nostra Awards
The public choice award winner, chosen in an online poll from among the 30 laureates for 2013, is The Propylaea Central Building in Athens, while the Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments is among the seven Grand Prix winners.