Managing the Archaeological Heritage: The Case of Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini). (February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doumas, Christos G
• Is Part Of: Conservation and management of archaeological sites. Volume 15:Number 1(2013)
• Page Start: 109
• Page End: 120
• Publication Date: 2013-02
• Subjects: heritage values -- Cyclades -- Santorini -- Thera -- Akrotiri -- archaeological site shelter; Excavations (Archaeology) -- Collection and protection -- Periodicals; Cultural property -- Protection -- Periodicals; Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Periodicals; Historic sites -- Conservation and restoration -- Periodicals; Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- Periodicals; 930.1028
• DOI: 10.1179/1350503313Z.00000000050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1350-5033

Abstract

Abstract : This article deals with the archaeological site of Akrotiri on the Cycladic island of Thera (Santorini), Greece, and demonstrates, in particular, how the construction of a new protective shelter has provided an opportunity for enhancing the present and future conservation and management of the site in accordance with, among other values, the aspirations of the local community. Drawing on the experience of the author as Director of the excavation, special emphasis will be placed on the features of the new bioclimatic shelter that can accommodate the continuous use of the site as both a scientific workshop and a tourist attraction.