Photo Contest

Ancient Quarries Event – Implementation of projects and new proposals – 22 March 2025

/0 Comments/in ,
Photo Contest

6- Vicky Kyriakopoulou

Ancient Quarries Event – Implementation of projects and new proposals

Saturday, 22 March 2025

FLUXUS Cultural Space, Parikia

(The event is open to all residents and friends of Paros. The presentations will be in Greek with English summaries)

PROGRAMME

18:30  Welcome – Refreshments

Video screening on the quarries and their cultural heritage

Photo exhibition from the competition on the theme of ancient quarries

The book “Paros – The Ancient Quarries” by Christos Georgousis

19:30 Start

Introduction

Information on the actions that have been implemented or are in progress: Studies for the protection of the underground galleries – Stabilisation measures – Land ownership issues etc.

Presentation of proposals for the improvement of the archaeological area: Redesign of the entrance area – Visitor circulation – Parking etc.

Creation of an archaeological-cultural park: Master Plan – Stability of underground galleries and visitor access – Visitor Centre/Museum etc.

Discussion

20:30 Closing / Drinks and bites

Photography contest on the subject of the Ancient Quarries: Submission deadline 20/05/2024

/0 Comments/in ,

Photography contest on the subject of the Ancient Quarries. The contest is open to anyone interested in this subject—Submission deadline: 30/04/2024. Prize(s) will be awarded, sponsored by the association Friends of Paros and Antiparos.

Read more
Event of 27-7-2023

Ancient Quarries Event – Thursday 27/7/2023

/0 Comments/in , ,

Ancient Quarries Event
Thursday 27/7/2023 at 19:30
At the Courtyard of the former Primary School of Marathi

Read more
1st event for the Marathi marble quarries

Ancient Quarries Event on 12/07/2022

/0 Comments/in , ,

This event took place in Marathi, on Tuesday 12/7/2022. It was a brilliant reunion of those interested in the cultural heritage and the Ancient Quarries of Paros. We heard about the actions that have been launched and about the strategy to create an archaeological and cultural park and achieve the recognition of the unique monument of the ancient quarries as a World Heritage site.

Read more
we're developing the next world heritage site

Ancient Quarries Event on 12/07/2022

/1 Comment/in , ,

The efforts to protect and promote the Ancient Marble Quarries continue.
At this event in Marathi, on Tuesday 12/7/2022 at 20:00, those interested in the cultural heritage and the Ancient Quarries of Paros will have the opportunity to hear about the actions that have been launched and to exchange views on the strategy to create an archaeological and cultural park and achieve the recognition of the unique monument of the ancient quarries as a World Heritage site.

Read more