Preservation program in Athens

“I would like to inform you about a program in Athens, Greece, this coming January. This 12 day visit of Athens will be a thoughtful exploration of the preservation and conservation issues facing the city. The program involves a series of lectures and tours lead by Athenian architects, historians, conservators and planners who have been dealing with the problem of preserving monuments and cultural heritage in the midst of a growing modern city.

Subjects covered will include: history and evolution of the city; art and culture of the city over time; conservation of the major archaeological monuments; the modern city and the archaeological areas; modern urban development and architecture.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in this program you can get further information at this website. The deadline is December 15, 2011.

athensprogram.net”

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Economic historian and numismatic consultant

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