Call for Papers--Interdisciplinary Studies of Ancient Materials from the Mediterranean

Call for papers

International conference

"Interdisciplinary Studies of Ancient Materials from the
    Mediterranean"
University of Cyprus
Nicosis, Cyprus
17-19 September 2014

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The NARNIA research network is pleased to announce the organisation
of the international conference, entitled:  "Interdisciplinary
Studies of Ancient Materials from the Mediterranean ", to be held at
the main campus of the University of Cyprus, in Nicosia, Cyprus,
17-19 September 2014.

The conference will provide an opportunity for new and established
researchers to share research in an international forum and to
exchange ideas on the latest interdisciplinary approaches,
analytical techniques and methodologies for the integrated study of
ancient materials, technologies and the environment. The NARNIA
network is a collaboration of researchers who are engaged in the
holistic study of ancient materials to facilitate a better
understanding of the strategies associated with the production and
the consumption of material culture and its impact on the historic
and ancient environment.

We invite oral and poster presentations of research projects that
cut across disciplines, and combine archaeological and analytical
data to aid archaeological and historical interpretation.
Contributions that discuss ancient production techniques, the
history of technology, cultural transformation at both local and
regional scales are especially welcome. In addition to the papers
that will be presented by the twenty NARNIA fellows, we encourage
presentations by other research teams or individuals outside of the
NARNIA network.

Submitted papers and posters should fall under one or more of the
following themes, which correspond to the work areas of the NARNIA
project:

    The interdisciplinary study of ancient ceramics

    Ancient and historical glass production and trade

    Copper metallurgy across the Mediterranean

    Interdisciplinary assessments of architectural decoration
    (mosaics, wall-paintings, stone buildings)

    Dating techniques and the palaeo-environment

    pXRF application in Archaeology

Deadline for abstracts: 31 March 2014

Notification of outcome: 9 May 2014.

Organising committee:

    Prof. Vasiliki Kassianidou
    NARNIA project coordinator, Archaeological Research Unit,
    University of Cyprus

    Dr Maria Dikomitou-Eliadou
    NARNIA project manager, Archaeological Research Unit, University
    of Cyprus

Scientific committee:

    Dr Eleni Aloupi
    Thetis Authentics Ltd

    Dr Fadi Balaawi
    Hashemite University

    Dr Yannis Bassiakos
    N.C.S.R. Demokritos

    Dr Peter Day
    University of Sheffield

    Dr Maria Dikomitou-Eliadou
    University of Cyprus

    Dr Roger Doonan
    University of Sheffield

    Dr Demetrios Eliades
    G.M. EuroCy Innovations Ltd

    Prof. Anne-Marie Guimier-Sorbets
    Universite Paris-Ouest

    Prof. Vasiliki Kassianidou
    University of Cyprus

    Dr Vassilis Kilikoglou
    N.C.S.R. Demokritos

    Prof. Marcos Martinon-Torres
    University College London

    Prof. Demetrios Michaelides
    University of Cyprus

    Mr George Milis
    G.M. EuroCy Innovations Ltd

    Prof. Karin Nys
    Vrije Universiteit Brussel

    Dr Giorgos Papasavvas
    University of Cyprus

    Prof. Thilo Rehren
    University College London Qatar

For further information or clarifications, please contact

    Dr Maria Dikomitou-Eliadou
    NARNIA project manager
    Archaeological Research Unit
    University of Cyprus
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Artemi Chaviara BA(Hons) MA (RCA)
Object and Preventive Conservator
Marie Curie early stage research fellow
NARNIA / THETIS Authentics Ltd
PhD candidate, Department of History and Archaeology, University of
Cyprus


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