International interest in the efforts to protect and promote the Ancient Quarries of Paros

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Underground for Value (U4V) – The Ancient White Marble Quarries of Paros

U4V, an open expert network and community of practice, brings together those committed to safeguarding Underground Built Heritage while unlocking the regenerative potential of subterranean spaces in urban and rural areas. Its U4V Platform (www.u4v.org) is a multilingual, geo-referenced interactive hub that offers information on underground heritage sites and routes. U4V has recently (June 2026) published an analysis of the Paros case regarding the efforts to protect and promote the Ancient Marble Quarries of Paros – see The Ancient White Marble Quarries of Paros.

Indiana University – Into the Hallowed Ground: Saving the Marble Quarries of Paros

The LUDDY School Indianapolis (Indiana University, USA) produced during their study-abroad 2026 class on Paros, a film documenting the efforts to preserve and promote the island’s ancient marble quarries – see Into the Hallowed Ground: Saving the Marble Quarries of Paros.

Ancient Quarries Update

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

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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

General Assembly of “Paros Ancient Marble Quarries Park, AMKE” – 8/6/2024, Marathi

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The General Assembly of the non-profit organisation “Paros Ancient Marble Quarries Park, AMKE” will take place on Saturday, 8 June 2024, at 6:00 pm, in the courtyard of the former Marathi Primary School.

This General Assembly is called upon the completion of two years of operation of the AMKE and includes a presentation of AMKE’s work and a discussion on the planning of its future actions.

The General Assembly is open to observers, individuals or representatives of Parian organisations and associations.

A summary of the presentation of the activities and plans of the non-profit organisation is available HERE.

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

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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.

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