Conference on the Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project is organizing the
following international conference, which will take place in Athens,
Greece:

"Decoding the Antikythera Mechanism - Science and Technology in
Ancient Greece".

This Conference will be a full two-day event, Thursday November 30,
2006, 9am to Friday December 1, 2006 at about 9pm.

Main Scientific Topics:

    *   The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project: The New
        Discoveries
    *   The Antikythera Mechanism: Current and Historical Research
    *   Astronomical and Technological Context
    *   Collaborative Research, The Data Archive and Website: What
        is wanted? What is possible?
    *   Future Investigations and Research, Conservation and Public
        Education

First announcement:
    <URL:http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/
        index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=16>

Registration form:

    <URL:http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/
        documents/Registration_Form.doc>

Paper contribution form:

    <URL:http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/
        documents/Paper_Contribution_Form.doc>

Conference poster:

    <URL:http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/
        documents/Conference_Poster.pdf>

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Contact address:

    Yanis Bitsakis
    Center for History and Palaeograhy
    National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation (MIET)
    P. Skouze 3 str.
    GR-10560 Athens
    Greece
    antikythera.mechanism [at] gmail__com


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