The Cyprus Institute signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Cyprus Department of Antiquities

The Cyprus Department of Antiquities and the Cyprus Institute/ STARC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (November 2012) agreeing to continue and further develop their close collaboration in issues and projects of common interests in archaeology, the study and protection of Cypriot Cultural Heritage and related educational activities and public outreach initiatives.

STARC’s collaborative projects with the DoA include the study and preparation of Management Plans for UNESCO sites in Cyprus (Choirokoitia plan submitted to UNESCO in April 2012), the application of 3D and Imaging technologies in archaeological research, bioarchaeological and material analysis applications on excavation materials and finds.