April 18 was established in 1983 by UNESCO as the International Day of Monuments and Sites, following a proposal by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). To celebrate this important day, with the ultimate aim of raising awareness of the importance of culture in society, a different theme is promoted every year, which becomes the occasion for the organization of events and various activities, with the participation of citizens, so that they can come into direct contact with and get to know all aspects of the cultural heritage of the country.
In the context of the general guidelines of the International ICOMOS, the Department of Antiquities celebrates this year's day under the theme: "Cultural Heritage in a Changing World", which leaves room for a wide range of events. Thus, events are planned at monuments and sites where the environment and the use of natural resources become crucial, while special emphasis has been placed on familiarising young people with cultural heritage. In this context, many of the events planned mainly involve the participation of young people from all levels of education (primary, secondary school, high school, technical schools, public and private schools and university).
The Department of Antiquities, within the framework of the International Day of Monuments and Sites 2023, will organize the following events in all Provinces.
- Easter Tuesday - 18 April
Free entrance to the Archaeological Sites and Monuments of the Department of Antiquities for all visitors.
- Easter Wednesday - April 19 in Polis Chrysochous - 11:00
Archaeological site of Mariou - Arsinoe
Guided tour for the public by the Archaeological Officer A' Dr. Efstathios Raptou.
- Tuesday - 25 April in Nicosia - 10:00
Archaeological site of the Old Town Hall
Guided tour for the public by Archaeological Officer A΄ Mrs. Chrysanthi Kunnou.
- Tuesday - 25 April at Politiko
Archaeological site of Tamassos and new excavations at Politiko
Educational activity with students of the Tamassos Primary Regional School.
- Wednesday - 26 April in Nicosia - 10:00
Archaeological site of Ledron (Agios Georgios Hill - PASYDY)
Discussion with students of the University of Cyprus on archaeological site management issues.
- Wednesday - 26 April in Limassol - 10:00
Archaeological site of Amathus
Guided tour for the public by the Archaeological Officer Mr.
- Wednesday - 26 April in Ayia Napa
Medieval Aqueduct and Monastery of Ayia Napa
Educational activities with students of the Paralimnios Technical School and then with students of the Primary School of Ayia Napa.
- Thursday - 27 April in Larnaca
Remains of Abu Bekir urban aqueduct in "Kamares"
Educational activities with students of Zion Primary School.
- Thursday - 27 April in Limassol
Archaeological site of Kourion.
Educational activity with Cypriot and foreign students in the framework of the Erasmus programme by Pallouriotissa Lyceum.
- Thursday - 27 April in Letymbou
Church of Saints Kirykos and Ioulitis.
Educational activity with students from Polemiu Primary School.
- Friday - 28 April in Larnaca
Remains of Abu Bekir urban aqueduct in "Kamares".
Educational activity with students of Kamares Primary School
- Friday - 28 April in Larnaca
Larnaca Castle
Educational activity with students of Drosia Primary School entitled "Search, search...and you will find it!"
- Friday - 28 April in Kolossi
Archaeological site and Kolossi Castle
Educational activity with students of the Private School "The Island".
- Friday - 28 April in Polis Chrysochous - 19:00
Cultural Centre of the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous
Lecture for the public on "The work of the Department of Antiquities in Polis Chrysochous. Redevelopment and promotion of the archaeological sites of Mariou and Arsinoe", by the Archaeological Officer A' Dr. Efstathios Raptou.
- Saturday - 29 April in Pegeia
Archaeological site of Saint George of Pegeia
Educational activity entitled "Saint George of Pegeia - 10 Educational Notebooks" with students of the Pancyprian Lyceum of Larnaca and Makarios C Lyceum of Larnaca.
- Tuesday - 2 May in Nicosia
Archaeological site of Ledron (Agios Georgios Hill - PASYDY)
Educational activity with students of the Regional High School of Agia Varvara followed by students of the High School of Archbishop Makarios III (Platy).
- Tuesday - 2 May in Paphos
Kato Paphos Archaeological Site (UNESCO) - 11:00
Central event for the International Day of Monuments and Sites 2023. Inauguration of the site upgrade project by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works. Photography exhibition and musical programme by the Paphos Music Lyceum.
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