Reg.Nr. HA-2010/GR/03

The archaeological site of Pyrgos Aghias Triadas, Amorgos-Arkesini

Removal of fallen stones from the interior of the TOWER: conservation and resetting parts of the walls and specific architectural elements, such as the strong postern, the staircase leading to the upper floor, etc. Completion of the rehabilitation of the ADJACENT BUILDING COMPLEX ...
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Project details

Title:The archaeological site of Pyrgos Aghias Triadas, Amorgos-Arkesini
Entr. year: 2010
Result:Award
Country: Greece
Town: Amorgos-Arkesini
Category type: single building
Notes:Type also: group of buildings; cultural landscapes; archeological sites; rural setting
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Defensive tower
Actual use:Historic venue, cultural attraction
Built: 4th century BC
Architect / Proj.leader: The Archaeological Society at Athens
The Jury's citation: The project has been awarded for the exemplary restoration and presentation of a unique archaeological site, with centuries-long rural use situated in an unaltered natural landscape on the Cycladic island of Amorgos. The anastelosis of the tower and the rehabilitation of the adjacent rural structures, carried out with traditional materials and techniques by local masons and craftsmen, and the enhancement and display of the whole site contributes to the recovery of an image of the diachronic rural life in the Mediterranean European zone from antiquity to the present day.
GPS:36°50'24,1"N; 25°53'15,6"E
Web, Links:

www.aegeanislands.gr/islands/castles-amorgos/pyrgosagiastriadas.html

Description:
Removal of fallen stones from the interior of the TOWER: conservation and resetting parts of the walls and specific architectural elements, such as the strong postern, the staircase leading to the upper floor, etc. Completion of the rehabilitation of the ADJACENT BUILDING COMPLEX and other structures of later times in the traditional manner and only with old and new local materials. Arrangement of the entrance, protection and incorporation of the newly uncovered ancient building remains. Construction of a dry stone enclosure wall for the setting of the metal fence, adapted to the natural environment, the completely unaltered rural landscape. Presentation and enhancement of the archaeological site.