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The Epigraphical Museum: A Cultural Gem In The Center Of Athens
Did you know that the largest Epigraphic Museum in the world is located in Athens? The Epigraphic Museum hosts in its permanent collection 14,078 inscriptions, which cover the period from early historical times to the Late Roman era. Even though the Museum is housed on the ground floor at the south wing of the National Archaeological Museum, it has a separate entrance from Tositsa street.
The Museum's purpose is scientific research, study, registration, protection, preservation, publication, photographic documentation, and promotion of the ancient Greek inscriptions. The Museum also aims to create a specialized epigraphic library while the inscriptions have already bee digitally cataloged. It hosts temporary exhibitions regularly and organizes art exhibits inspired by Greek script and the ancient inscriptions.
When Was The Museum Built?
The main building dates from 1885, with an extension added in the 1950s.
Why Is The Museum So Important
The ancient Greeks' detailed and diligent record-keeping provides excellent insight on life and society.
Must-See Exhibits
At first glance, the Epigraphic Museum might seem too specialized; however, a complete cost-account of the Parthenon's construction and a prototype voting machine used in the election of state officers in Athens, circa 162 BC will fascinate visitors.
Fun Fact
The detailed financial data chiseled on ancient marble slabs have an odd similarity to a modern-day computer printout.
Address: 1 Tositsa, Athens (Get Directions)
Telephone: 210 8217637 & 210 8232950
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00 Tuesday Closed.
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Santorini Experience Is Postponed To October 1-3, 2021
Santorini Experience had received the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation for the implementation of the swimming event and the approval of the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) for the implementation of the running races. At the same time, Active Media Group had acquired the approval of the Health Scientific Committee of the General Secretariat of Sports, through the strict distinct health protocols designed for running and swimming respectively, while successfully passing the tests of the World Health Organization and World Athletics.
Active Media Group, always prioritizing the best service of its participants, offers the possibility of a refund to all runners and swimmers who had already completed their registration for Santorini Experience 2020 or alternatively the possibility of transferring their participation to the 2021 event.
Active Media Group would like to thank several people for their ongoing support. First of all, the people of Santorini, those who proved what solidarity, ethics, support, innovation, sustainability, creativity, quality, and vision mean, when society needed it, when Greek tourism needed it.
Athina Luxury Suites, Vikos Natural Mineral Water, and Blue Star Ferries were the event’s official sponsors.
Luanvi was the event’s official sports supplier.
Boatmen Union Santorini was the event’s official supporter.
Avance was the official car rental partner.
Messinian Spa was the event’s official beauty partner.
SKAI was the premium TV partner.
24MEDIA was the premium media partner.
Red Swim Academy, Swim Academy, Leandros, and Swimmingclub.gr were the athletic partners of Santorini Experience.
The event was assisted by Lifeguard Patrol, Voluntary Lifeguards of Santorini, Atlantis Dive Center, Santorini Nautical Club, and Caldera Yachting.
Tangopapas.com was the event’s travel partner.
Photo by: Babis Giritziotis
Santorini Experience had joined the Greek actions of the #BeactiveHellas 2020 program of the European Commission which is held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports.
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U.S. & Greece Agree To Collaborate On Science And Technology
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The Acropolis’ New Illumination To Be Unveiled Tomorrow
The Acropolis's brand-new lighting design will be revealed on Wednesday, 30 September at 20:00, in the presence of the President of the Greek Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni, and the President of the Onassis Foundation, Antonis S. Papadimitriou.
The new illumination of Athens' most prominent landmark highlights the whole Sacred Rock, the Walls, the volume, and each monument's geometry, from every possible point of view. The marbles, whiter than ever, reflect every aspect, every geometric shape, every natural material, emphasizing the relief of each monument's decoration.
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Photo by Gavriil Papadiotis via digitalculture.gov.gr
How To Overcome Your Fear During The Pandemic
Nothing is permanent other than ourselves and our relationships, so we need to take special care. By allowing situations to influence and direct you, you are not helping yourself or others.
So what can you do? Here are some tips that will help:
1. Use the two outstanding skills you already have: patience and endurance. If you feel that you do not possess them 100%, don't worry; a few exercises will help you develop them.
2. Commit to something that is very important to you and that you will do every single day—for example, not checking your cell phone and social media for half an hour every day.
3. Observe what you allow to get into your internal and external environment. This practice will help you maintain a calm state of self-confidence and achieve something you want.
Opportunities exist in every situation. If someone else can do it, so can you!
If there’s a topic you’re interested in and would like to learn more about you may contact me via email. For more information about me and my work check the XpatAthens Directory or visit my website. Because this is your life!
Athens Photo Festival 2020 At The Benaki Museum
Thursday & Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Syros Island Promoted Through A New Digital Campaign
Dial 112 In Case Of Emergency In Greece & EU
112 is an integrated emergency communications service, which includes an inbound and an outbound component. In case of emergency, individuals can dial 112 for free from anywhere in Greece and the European Union.
The outbound component allows the reception of warnings via multiple technologies and communication channels in case of an imminent or occurring dangerous situation so that individuals can take the protective actions required to stay safe.
How To Use 112 In Case Of Emergency
Individuals in the EU need only to remember this emergency number to reach any emergency service. 112 is particularly useful for anyone who finds themselves in distress and needs emergency assistance while traveling within the EU.
The number is available in all EU member states alongside the domestic emergency numbers. However, some EU countries have opted for 112 as their single emergency number.
In Greece, 112 is available 24 hours a day, every day. By dialing 112, the caller can be connected to:
- Police
- Fire Brigade
- Emergency Medical Services
- Coast Guard
- the European Hotline for Missing Children 116000
- the National Helpline for Children SOS 1056
- Text message (SMS) or MMS to 112.
- Email contact@112.gov.gr
- Through the Gov.gr application.
When dialing 112, the emergency call taker will ask for the location of the emergency and questions to determine whether you need police, fire, medical, or other assistance. When reaching 112 by text message or email please make sure to include the following information on your message:
- What is your emergency?
- What is the location of the emergency?
- Are there any casualties?
The public authority having jurisdiction for 112 in Greece is the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
For more information on the operation of 112 in each EU country, please click here
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Rare Olympic Medal From 1896 Sold At Auction
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