June 2024
Approval for export for the Tomb Sampling
The process of exporting the samples from the Department of Antiquities involved securing the necessary permissions and approvals, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. Once these permissions were granted, the samples were carefully prepared for transportation to the UAVEIRO infrastructure. This state-of-the-art facility is renowned for its advanced capabilities in material characterization, where the samples will undergo comprehensive analysis. The data obtained from these analyses will provide valuable insights into the composition and historical context of the materials,...
Drilling
During the summer school program held at the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, a significant part of the fieldwork involved collecting soil samples. This was accomplished by using a specialized drill to extract core samples from various locations within the archaeological site. The core samples, carefully extracted to preserve the stratigraphy, were then stored for transportation. Once the fieldwork phase is completed, these samples will be transferred to the laboratory. In the controlled environment of the laboratory, detailed analyses...
Sampling
At the Tombs of the Kings site, following the necessary approval from the Department of Antiquities, samples were systematically collected from Tombs 4 and 7. This meticulous process was carried out under the direct supervision of an official from the Department of Antiquities to ensure that all procedures adhered to the established guidelines and preservation standards. The presence of the departmental officer ensured that the sampling was done with utmost care, maintaining the integrity of the archaeological site and its...
ENGINEER Second Summer School
The 2nd Summer School, dedicated to Structural Assessment (and 3D Documentation), was successfully conducted this week, bringing together a diverse group of experts and participants. Members from the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) collaborated closely with their counterparts from University College London (UCL) and UAVEIRO, along with POLIMI and ECoE. The collective effort was directed towards the comprehensive valuation and study of Tomb 7 and Tomb 4 at the Tombs of the Kings site, a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage protected...
Lecture to PhD students, Course of the POLIMI PhD School
Branca Cuca presented a lecture for PhD students at the POLIMI PhD School as part of the course titled "The Copernicus Green Revolution for Sustainable Development." This course explores the transformative potential of the Copernicus programme in advancing sustainable development by leveraging advanced satellite data and earth observation techniques. It aims to equip approximately 20 PhD candidates, participating in a blended mode (both in-person and virtual), with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...
DEPLOYED internal CUT funded project initiated
The project titled "DEPLOYED: Detection of Archaeological Proxies using Low Altitude Systems and Pedological Studies" is an internally funded initiative by the Cyprus University of Technology. This project has recently been initiated with the aim of leveraging innovative technologies and research to enhance the detection and analysis of archaeological sites. By combining low altitude aerial systems, such as drones equipped with specialized sensors, with comprehensive soil studies, the project seeks to identify and interpret archaeological proxies with greater precision. The...May 2024
Virtual Lecture: “Co-operation with Industry” (Industry & Knowledge Transfer actions)
The third virtual lecture of the Industry & Knowledge (IK) transfer action series, entitled "Co-operation with Industry," was successfully conducted earlier today between 14:00 and 16:00 GMT/LIS time within the context of the ENGINEER Project. The virtual event was hosted by the University of Aveiro (UAveiro), an advanced partner of the ENGINEER Project, and brought together participants from various institutions. The IK3 event was coordinated by Dr. Filipe Oliveira and featured five insightful talks from experts in the field of cooperation...
Internal CUT meeting for Summer School 2 preparations
An internal meeting was held earlier today between CUT staff and members of the ENGINEER project to discuss the details of the ENGINEER Summer School 2 organization. After a fruitful discussion, the CUT staff finalized the Summer School agenda and logistics to ensure readiness for hosting the visiting experts in Cyprus for the ENGINEER activities. Additionally, CUT members discussed the technical details of the work to be carried out during our visit to the Tombs of the Kings. This work,...
