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Magnesia åë en Volos Pelion Skiathos Skopelos Alonissos ÅðéìåëçôÞñéï Ìáãíçóßáò Chamber of Magnesia Thanasis Ntovas Ößëïé åðéóêÝðôåò, Dear visitors, Ï Íïìüò Ìáãíçóßáò ìå ôçí éäéáßôåñá ðñïíïìéáêÞ èÝóç ôïõ, óõíäõÜæåé The Prefecture of Magnesia, given its superb geographical position, com- ìïíáäéêÜ ôï âïõíü ìå ôç èÜëáóóá. Ôï ÐÞëéï ôïõ ÷åéìþíá ìå ôï bines the seaside with mountain views uniquely. Mount Pelion, with its ski ×éïíïäñïìéêü ÊÝíôñï êáé ôïõò ðáñáäïóéáêïýò îåíþíåò, áëëÜ êáé ôïõ center and traditional guesthouses during the winter, but, also, its distinct êáëïêáéñéïý ìå ôá ðáñáèáëÜóóéá ðçëéïñåßôéêá øáñï÷þñéá êáé ôçí ðáñáëßá seaside fishing villages during summertime, as well as the beautiful water- ôçò ðüëçò ôïõ Âüëïõ, ðñïêáëïýí ôï åíäéáöÝñïí ôùí åðéóêåðôþí. front of the city of Volos, attract visitors' interest. Ç Ìáãíçóßá ôïõ ÷èåò êáé ôïõ óÞìåñá äåí Ýðáøå ðïôÝ íá åßíáé ìõóôçñéþäçò Magnesia was always a destination of mystery and wonders, a challenge êé åíäéáöÝñïõóá, áðïôåëþíôáò ðñüêëçóç ìýçóçò ôïõ åðéóêÝðôç óôïí for every visitor that wishes to explore in depth both its ancient history and áñ÷áßï, áëëÜ êáé óýã÷ñïíï ðïëéôéóìü. Ïé óðïõäáßïé áñ÷áéïëïãéêïß ÷þñïé, ïé its modern civilization and way of life. Its valuable archeological sites, its éóôïñéêÝò ÌïíÝò êáé åêêëçóßåò, ôá ðáñáäïóéáêÜ ÷ùñéÜ ìå ôá ëáìðñÜ historical monasteries and churches, its traditional villages that are full of äåßãìáôá áñ÷éôåêôïíéêÞò, ïé áíáðôõãìÝíïé ôïõñéóôéêïß ïéêéóìïß, ôá íçóéÜ ôùí buildings of outstanding architecture, its modern tourist resorts, the ÓðïñÜäùí, ïé ìïíáäéêÝò ðáñáëßåò ôïõ Áéãáßïõ êáé ôïõ Ðáãáóçôéêïý êáé ç Sporades islands, its unique beaches, distributed across the Aegean Sea óýã÷ñïíç ðüëç ôïõ Âüëïõ ìå ôçí Ýíôïíç ïéêïíïìéêÞ êáé ðíåõìáôéêÞ and Pagasitikos Gulf and the modern city of Volos, with its vibrant finan- äñáóôçñéüôçôá, óõìðëçñþíïõí ôçí åéêüíá ôïõ íïìïý. cial and cultural life, contribute equally to the Prefecture's splendid image. Ôá óõãêñéôéêÜ ðëåïíåêôÞìáôá ôçò Ìáãíçóßáò, ôçí êáôáôÜóóïõí óôéò Magnesia's comparative advantages place the prefecture at the top ðñþôåò èÝóåéò ôïõñéóôéêþí ðñïïñéóìþí ãéá ôçí åã÷þñéá, áëëÜ êáé ôçí îÝíç places of both Greek and foreign tourist destinations, a fact that reinforces áãïñÜ, ãåãïíüò ðïõ "ãåííÜ" áêüìç ìåãáëýôåñç åõèýíç óå üëïõò ôïõò the burden of responsibility for all those involved in the tourist sector. åìðëåêüìåíïõò ìå ôïí ôïõñéóìü öïñåßò. The Chamber of Magnesia is at the center of developments, following Ôï ÅðéìåëçôÞñéï Ìáãíçóßáò âñßóêåôáé óôï êÝíôñï ôùí åîåëßîåùí, closely all the latest trends in the tourism sector, forging strategic partner- ðáñáêïëïõèþíôáò óôåíÜ ôéò óýã÷ñïíåò ôÜóåéò óôïí ôïõñéóìü, ship with all the relevant authorities and agents of the private sector and óõíÜðôïíôáò óôñáôçãéêÝò óõíåñãáóßåò ìå ôïõò åìðëåêüìåíïõò öïñåßò êáé taking initiatives in order to promote Magnesia as a tourist destination by éäéþôåò, õëïðïéþíôáò äñÜóåéò ãéá ôçí ðñïâïëÞ ôïõ ðñïïñéóìïý ôçò getting involved in the upgrade of two of the region's airports (the one in Ìáãíçóßáò, ðñáãìáôïðïéþíôáò ðáñåìâÜóåéò ãéá ôçí áíáâÜèìéóç ôùí äýï Volos and the one in Skiathos island) and the promotion of Volos' port as áåñïäñïìßùí ôçò (Âüëïõ êáé ÓêéÜèïõ) êáé ôçí áíÜäåéîç ôïõ ëéìáíéïý ôïõ a destination port for cruise ships. At the same time, the Chamber of Âüëïõ ùò ëéìÜíé êñïõáæéÝñáò. ÐáñÜëëçëá, ðáñåìâáßíåé óõìâïõëåõôéêÜ ãéá Magnesia offers advice on the creation and maintenance of both the ter- ôçí äçìéïõñãßá áëëÜ êáé äéáôÞñçóç ôùí ÷åñóáßùí êáé ëéìåíéêþí õðïäïìþí restrial and port infrastructure of the area, in an effort to facilitate tourists' ôçò ðåñéï÷Þò ìå óôü÷ï ôçí áðñüóêïðôç ìåôáêßíçóç ôùí ôïõñéóôþí. uninterrupted transit through the region. Ï íïìüò Ìáãíçóßáò åßíáé Ýíáò ôüðïò îå÷ùñéóôüò. Ìå ðëïýóéá ìõèïëïãéêÞ The Prefecture of Magnesia is a unique place. It possesses a rich mythol- ðáñÜäïóç, ìáêñáßùíï éóôïñéêü ðáñåëèüí, áóôåßñåõôç öõóéêÞ ïìïñöéÜ, ogy, a long history, abundant natural beauty and endless potential for var- äõíáôüôçôá ãéá ðïéêßëåò åíáëëáêôéêÝò äñáóôçñéüôçôåò, áðïôåëåß Ýíáí ious alternative activities. It is an earthly paradise that should be visited by åðßãåéï ðáñÜäåéóï ðïõ êÜèå ëÜôñçò ôùí ôáîéäéþí ðñÝðåé íá ãíùñßóåé. any traveler. We feel proud that we were born here and that we are Åßìáóôå ðåñÞöáíïé ãéá ôïí ôüðï ðïõ ìáò ãÝííçóå, æïýìå êáé åðé÷åéñïýìå. blessed to live and expand our businesses in this area. This place is the Ôï "êáëýôåñï êñõììÝíï ìõóôéêü" ôçò ÅëëÜäáò. Óáò ðñïóêáëïýìå íá ãßíåôå 'best kept secret' of Greece. We would like to invite you to take part in it ìÝñïò áõôïý êáé íá æÞóåôå ôçí åìðåéñßá íá åßóôå êïììÜôé ôçò Ìáãíçóßáò and to live the experience of being part of Magnesia and of our lives here! êáé ôçò æùÞò ìáò åäþ ! Ï ðñüåäñïò ôïõ Åðéìåëçôçñßïõ Ìáãíçóßáò The President of the Chamber of Magnesia ÁñéóôïôÝëçò ÌðáóäÜíçò Aristotelis Basdanis Káëþò Ïñßóáôå Âüëïò / ç ðüëç ôùí Áñãïíáõôþí ÐÞëéï / ôï óðßôé ôùí Êåíôáýñùí ÓêéÜèïò, Óêüðåëïò, Áëüííçóïò / Ôá äéáìÜíôéá ôïõ Áéãáßïõ VOLOS PELION DESTINATION ¸íáò ôüðïò åõëïãçìÝíïò, ðïõ óõíäõÜæåé õðÝñï÷á ôïðßá, ìïíáäéêÝò áêñïãéáëéÝò, öõóéêÞ ïìïñöéÜ, ðïëéôéóìü, éóôïñßá, ãáóôñïíïìßá, áñ÷éôåêôïíéêÞ, óôçí êáñäéÜ ôçò ÅëëÜäáò. Åêåß áêñéâþò "ìéëÜåé" ç Ìáãíçóßá, óôç äéêÞ óáò êáñäéÜ. ÅëÜôå íá óáò ôçí ãíùñßóïõìå…. THE Welcome Volos / the city of the Argonauts Pelion / the home of the Centaurs Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos / The diamonds of the Aegean Sea SKIATHOS SKOPELOS ALONISSOS A blessed land that is located at the center of Greece and combines beautiful landscapes, unique beaches, natural beauty, culture, history, distinct gastronomy and architecture. That is where Magnesia will captivate your heart. Come along and let us be your hosts…. Ï Âüëïò, ç ðñùôåýïõóá ôçò Ìáãíçóßáò, ìéá áðü ôéò ìåãáëýôåñåò ðüëåéò ôçò ÅëëÜäïò, âñßóêåôáé óôï êÝíôñï ôçò ÷þñáò. Åßíáé öõóéêü ëéìÜíé ôïõ Ðáãáóçôéêïý êüëðïõ óôçí óêéÜ ôïõ ìõèéêïý âïõíïý ôùí Êåíôáýñùí, ôï ÐÞëéï, Ôï ÐáíåðéóôÞìéï óÞìåñá áðïôåëåß ôçí êõøÝëç ôçò åíþ åßíáé ôï óçìåßï áêôïðëïúêÞò óýíäåóçò ôçò ÷åñóáßáò êáéíïôïìßáò êáé ôçò íåáíéêÞò æùÞò óôï Âüëï. ÐÜíù áðü ÷þñáò ìå ôá íçóéÜ ôùí Âïñåßùí ÓðïñÜäùí, ôç ÓêéÜèï, ôç 11.000 "áíÞóõ÷ïé" öïéôçôÝò, óôñéöïãõñíÜíå óôïõò Óêüðåëï êáé ôçí Áëüííçóï. äñüìïõò ôçò ðüëçò êáé áíáðíÝïõí ãåíéêþò óôç öéëïóïößá ôçò óýã÷ñïíçò åîÝëéîçò êáé ôùí íÝùí éäåþí. ÅÉÓÏÄÏÓ ÅÍÔÕÐÙÓÉÁÊÇ Ôï èÝáìá åßíáé ìïíáäéêü êáé ôá ðñùéíÜ ôçò ðüëçò ìõóôéêéóôéêÜ. Ïé èåïß ôïõ Ðçëßïõ Ïé Ïëõìðéáêïß Áãþíåò ôïõ 2004, áíÝäåéîáí ôï Âüëï óå óçêþíïõí áðáëÜ ôï ðÝðëï ôçò ðñùéíÞò ïìß÷ëçò ðÜíù ÏëõìðéáêÞ Ðüëç. Ôá Ýñãá óôï ðáñáëéáêü ìÝôùðï, áëëÜ áðü ôçí ÐïñôáñéÜ êáé ôç Ìáêñéíßôóá, ôá ðëïßá ôçò êáé ôï ìåãáëïðñåðÝò Ðáíèåóóáëéêü ÓôÜäéï ôï ïðïßï ãñáììÞò áíÜâïõí ôéò ìç÷áíÝò ôïõò ãéá íá áñìåíßóïõí áðïôåëåß Ýíá óçìáíôéêü "åñãáëåßï" ãéá ôçí áíÜäåéîç ôïõ óôá íçóéÜ ôùí ÓðïñÜäùí, êáèþò ôá íåñÜ ôïõ áèëçôéêïý ôïõñéóìïý, ôçò áíÜðôõîçò áëëÜ êáé ôçò Ðáãáóçôéêïý ÷áúäåýïõí óôïñãéêÜ ôïí "ðñßãêéðá" ðïõ Üèëçóçò êáé õãéåéíÞò æùÞò ãéá üëåò ôéò çëéêßåò. ôåíôþíåôáé í’ áãêáëéÜóåé üëï ôïí ïñßæïíôá ìðñïóôÜ ìáò. ¢íåôá ðáßæåéò... ôñßëéæá êïéôÜæïíôáò ôçí ðüëç áðü øçëÜ! Ôá ðïëõôåëÞ êñïõáæéåñüðëïéá ìå ôïõò ÷éëéÜäåò Ïé äñüìïé üëïé ïñéæüíôéïé êáé êÜèåôïé, ï ó÷åäéáóìüò ôçò åðéóêÝðôåò ðïõ áðïâéâÜæïíôáé êÜèå ÷ñüíï óôï ëéìÜíé ìå ôï ÉððïäÜìåéï óýóôçìá ñõìïôïìßáò, äåí óïõ áöÞíåé ôïõ, ìåôáöÝñïõí ôçí åéêüíá ôïõ Âüëïõ êáé ôïõ Ðçëßïõ ðåñéèþñéá íá ÷áèåßò. Ïé ïñéæüíôéïé, ðÜíå ðáñÜëëçëá ìå óôá ðÝñáôá ôïõ êüóìïõ. ´Åôóé üðùò êáé ç ìõèéêÞ "Áñãþ" ôç èÜëáóóá, ïé êÜèåôïé, óôï÷åýïõí ôï ÐÞëéï. ¼ñåîç íá ðïõ îáíáíáõðçãÞèçêå óôá ðñüôõðá ôïõ áñ÷Ýôõðïõ '÷åéò íá ðåñðáôÜò. óêáñéïý êáé âñßóêåôáé óôï êåíôñéêü ëéìÜíé ôïõ Âüëïõ. ÌÉÁ "ÍÅÁ" ÐÏËÇ Ï Âüëïò áíáðôý÷èçêå ñáãäáßá ìåôÜ Ôï áåñïäñüìéï ôçò Í. Áã÷éÜëïõ (VOL) åßíáé ç åíáÝñéá ôçí åíóùìÜôùóÞ ôïõ óôï åëëçíéêü êñÜôïò, ôï 1881. Ç ðýëç ìå ðïëëÝò ÷þñåò ôçò Åõñþðçò. ÐôÞóåéò ôóÜñôåñ éóôïñßá ôïõ üìùò îåêéíÜåé 9.000 ÷ñüíéá ðßóù. Ãéá íá ôç áëëÜ êáé scheduled ìåôáöÝñïõí ÷éëéÜäåò åðéóêÝðôåò æÞóåéò ìðïñåßò íá ðåñéçãçèåßò óôïõò áñ÷áéïëïãéêïýò êÜèå ÷ñüíï. ÷þñïõò ôïõ Äéìçíßïõ, ôïõ ÓÝóêëïõ, ôùí Ðáãáóþí, ôçò N. Áã÷éÜëïõ... Íá åðéóêåöôåßò ôá õðÝñï÷á åõñÞìáôá óôï O Âüëïò åßíáé ìßá óýã÷ñïíç ðüëç üðïõ ìðïñåßò íá "ÁèáíáóÜêåéïí" Áñ÷áéïëïãéêü Ìïõóåßï, êáé íá ìÜèåéò ãéá áðïëáýóåéò ìßá ãñÞãïñç âüëôá óôçí ðåñßöçìç ðáñáëßá ôçí Éùëêü, ôç ÄçìçôñéÜäá, ôï ìõèéêü ôáîßäé ôùí ôïõ ìå ôá åêáôïíôÜäåò ðáñáôåôáãìÝíá éóôéïðëïúêÜ êáé Áñãïíáõôþí. Ôï ëéìÜíé óõãêÝíôñùíå üëç ôçí åìðïñéêÞ êáöåôÝñéåò, íá áðïëáýóåéò ôï ôóéðïõñÜêé óïõ óå êÜðïéï êßíçóç ôçò Èåóóáëßáò êáé ôïõ Ðçëßïõ, åíþ ôá åñãáôéêÜ áðü ôá 400 êáé ðëÝïí ôóéðïõñÜäéêÜ ôïõ, íá áíçöïñßóåéò ÷Ýñéá ôùí ðñïóöýãùí ôçò ÌéêñÜò Áóßáò ôïõ 1922, ôïí óôï ÐÞëéï êáé íá áíáðíåýóåéò ôïí êáèáñü êáé áíÝäåéîáí óå óçìáíôéêü âéïìç÷áíéêü êÝíôñï ôçò ÷þñáò. áíáæùïãïíçôéêü áÝñá ôïõ, íá áðïäñÜóåéò óôéò êïíôéíÝò ôïõ ðáñáëßåò êáé íá "äñïóéóôåßò" óôá êáèáñÜ íåñÜ ôïõ, Ïé óåéóìïß ôïõ '55 Þñèáí íá âÜëïõí öñÝíï -ðñïóùñéíü- íá øùíßóåéò óôçí áîéüëïãç êáé åíçìåñùìÝíç åìðïñéêÞ óôçí ðïñåßá ôçò ðüëçò, áëëïéþíïíôáò ôçí áñ÷éôåêôïíéêÞ áãïñÜ ôïõ... Åßíáé ôüóá êáé ðïëý ðåñéóóüôåñá…. ÈÝëåéò öõóéïãíùìßá ôçò. ÍÝá êôßñéá åìðëïýôéóáí ôïí éóôü åíþ ÷ñüíï ãéá íá óõíåéäçôïðïéÞóåéò üôé âñßóêåóáé óôïí ïé åíÝñãåéåò ôùí áñ÷þí êáôÜöåñáí íá óþóïõí ðïëëÜ éäáíéêü ôüðï ãéá íá æÞóåéò, êéíïýìåíïò óå Þðéïõò áðü ôá âéïìç÷áíéêÜ ôçò êïóìÞìáôá, áëëÜæïíôÜò ôïõò ñõèìïýò, ìÝóá óôçí áýñá ìéáò óýã÷ñïíçò ðüëçò, áëëÜ ÷ñÞóç êáé áðïäßäïíôÜò ôá óôçí êïéíùíßá. ðáñÜëëçëá êáé Ýíáí ôüðï äéáêïðþí. ÂÏËÏÓ Âüëïò / ç ðüëç ôùí Áñãïíáõôþí Thanos Ventouras Volos / the city of the Argonauts Thanasis Ntovas Volos, the capital of Magnesia, is one of the most beautiful industrial buildings by renovating them and turning them cities in Greece and is located in the center of the country. into public venues. It is a natural port of the Pagasitikos Gulf, resting in the shadow of the mythic mountain of the Centaurs, Pelion, The city's University is the center of innovation and while, at the same time, Volos, also, acts as a cabotage youth culture. It is home for more than 11.000 eager and connection between the mainland and the islands of energetic students, who roam the city's streets, experienc- Northern Sporades i.e. Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. ing the philosophy of modern evolution and new ideas.
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    SUPPLEMENTARY SECTION 12,800 years ago, Hellas and the World on Fire and Flood Volker Joerg Dietrich, Evangelos Lagios and Gregor Zographos Supplements 1 The Geotectonic Framework of the Pagasitic Gulf 1.1 Alpine Tectonic Structures 2 Surficial Cataclastic and Brittle Deformation 2.1 Macroscopic Scale (Breccia Outcrops) 2.1.1 Striation and Shatter Cones 2.2 Microscopic Scale 2.2.1 Planer Deformation in Quartz 2.2.2 Planer Deformation in Calcite 2.3 Metamorphic and Post-Alpine Hydrothermal Activity (Veining) 3 Geophysical Investigations of Pagasitic Gulf and Surrounding Areas Gravity Measurements and Modelling 1 The Geotectonic Framework of the Pagasitic Gulf The Geotectonic frame of the Pagasitic Gulf is best exposed in the sickle shaped Pelion Peninsula (Figs. 1&2) and applies to all mountain ranges and coastal areas around the gulf, which are part of the “Internal Alpine-Dinaride-Hellenide Orogen”. Fig. 1 Google Earth image of the Pagasitic Gulf – Mt. Pelio area; bathymetry according to Perissoratis et al. 1991; Korres et al. 2011; Petihakis et al. 2012. White Circle on the western side of the image: The Zerelia Twin-Lakes: Two Possible Meteorite Craters (Dietrich et al. 2017). 0 1.1 Alpine Tectonic Structures The internal structure of Pindos and Pelagonian thrust sheet units is extremely complex and has not yet been worked out in detail. In addition, towards north overthrust units of the Axios-Vardar realm cover the Pelagonian thrust sheets (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 Synthetic cross section through the Olympos region between the “External Hellenides” and the “Axios/Vardar tectonic nappe system” after Schenker et al.
  • CHARTS Newsletter 4 Final.Pdf

    CHARTS Newsletter 4 Final.Pdf

    Engaging Culture and Heritage for Sustainable Tourism Development Welcome to the th 4 Edition of the CHARTS project NEWSLETTER Issue 4 – June 2014 In this edition: * Regional and International events with CHARTS * Partners transfer good practices in 10 EU regions * Partners integrate the lessons learnt from exchange of experience for future actions * CHARTS Closing Conference will be held in Greece * The Charter launch event will be held in Brussels * Upcoming events July-December 2014 “Project CHARTS, within the EU INTERREG IVC International events with CHARTS“The European * Upcoming Cultural activities Tourism NetworkJanuary -June 2014 * Upcoming tourism events * CHARTS AWARD – the st Programme of interregional cooperation, has 1 contest in cultural tourism(ECTN) for destinations was established in Brussels in 2009 as an international association following the successfully completed exchange of experience merger of the networks set up by ECTN on good practices related to cultural and heritage INTERREG IIIC operation led by Wales and tourism development and promotion. This has been achieved through a joint training seminar, CHIRON INTERREG IIIB CADSES (Network for European Cultural Tourism Authorities & thematic Workshops and related study visits in Regions, NECTAR), led by ‘EKPOL - Social the partners’ regions, a dedicated Study Tour and & Cultural Council’ of the then Magnesia staff exchanges, including capitalisation of results Prefecture, now of Thessalia Region, from previous projects and initiatives and in accordance with EU policies and communications Greece. We are proud that EKPOL has been a founding member of ECTN and has related to tourism sustainability. contributed to the setting up of the CHARTS project in close cooperation A contest for the first ever ‘Award for cultural with the other ECTN founding members.
  • Valerios Stais and His Research in Kythera, Antikythera and Thessaly Konstantinos P

    Valerios Stais and His Research in Kythera, Antikythera and Thessaly Konstantinos P

    Trimmis, K P 2016 The Forgotten Pioneer: Valerios Stais and his research in Kythera, Bofulletin Antikythera and Thessaly. Bulletin of the History of Archaeology, 26(1): 10, pp. 1–6, the History of Archaeology DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/bha-558 RESEARCH PAPER The Forgotten Pioneer: Valerios Stais and his research in Kythera, Antikythera and Thessaly Konstantinos P. Trimmis Kytherian Valerios Stais is widely recognised for his efforts as a curator of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens and as the first excavator of the temple of Poseidon at Sounio, Attica, Greece. Even though there are two published biographies of Stais, one appearing after his death 1923 and the other in 1992, the rest of his work on the Antikythera mechanism and the prehistory of Thessaly is largely forgotten today. In this paper, the lifelong achievements of Valerios Stais are presented and a special focus has been given on the importance of his pioneering work on the acropoleis of Sesklo and Dimini and the recognition of the unique technological achievement represented by the Antikythera mechanism. In evaluating Stais’s achievements, we meet a persona with a unique influence on the formation of modern Greek archaeology. Introduction changed the way that the study of Antiquity was perceived Greece, a country with a unique archaeological heritage, in Greece, from a treasure hunting pursuit to a systematic inspired its people to investigate its history and process in order to understand ancient civilizations and archaeology from its inception as an independent state. their material culture. Valerios Stais must also be included The Department of Archaeology (Ephoria Archaeoteton/ in the same category as the aforementioned pioneers: Ephorate of Antiquities), founded in 1831 is the oldest his largely forgotten achievements form the focus of this department of the Greek public sector.
  • TECTONIC GEOMORPHOLOGY of ESCARPMENTS: the CASES of KOMPOTADES and ΝΕΑ ANCHIALOS FAULTS Zovoili E., Konstantinidi E

    TECTONIC GEOMORPHOLOGY of ESCARPMENTS: the CASES of KOMPOTADES and ΝΕΑ ANCHIALOS FAULTS Zovoili E., Konstantinidi E

    Δελτίο της Ελληνικής Γεωλογικής Εταιρίας τομ. XXXVI, 2004 Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece vol. XXXVI, 2004 Πρακτικά 10°" Διεθνούς Συνεδρίου, Θεσ/νίκη Απρίλιος 2004 Proceedings of the 10lh International Congress, Thessaloniki, April 2004 TECTONIC GEOMORPHOLOGY OF ESCARPMENTS: THE CASES OF KOMPOTADES AND ΝΕΑ ANCHIALOS FAULTS Zovoili E., Konstantinidi E. and Koukouvelas I.K. Department of Geology, Division of Physical Marine Geology and Geodynamics, University of Patras, 26500 Patras, Greece, [email protected] ABSTRACT Most active processes on the surface imply that tectonics and geomorphology converge in a way that landscape change may be used as a tectonic signal, given that erosion and weathering have been taken into account. We selected two faults, the Kompotades and the Nea Anchialos faults in the Sperchios and South Thessaly rift zones respectively, and we performed a morphometric analysis. This analysis comprises geomorphic indices that have been used successfully in studies of active tectonics, as the mountain front sinuosity index (Smf), stream gradient index (SL) and valley floor width to valley height ratio (Vf). At both studied mountain fronts, the Vf index ranged between 0,4 to 1,2, implying high uplift rates, while the Smf «1 index revealed relatively high tectonic activity, which decreases towards the west. On the other hand, the SL index though more sensitive to non-tectonic processes, (i.e. the rock resistance, stream length) is less indicative of tectonic activity. Based on the distribution of the geomorphic indices a two-fault strand model is suggested forming the mountain front in the two examples with the range-ward fault strand to be more appropriate for Kompotades fault and the basinward fault strand for Nea Anchialos fault.
  • Marine Invertebrate Diversity in Aristotle's Zoology

    Marine Invertebrate Diversity in Aristotle's Zoology

    Contributions to Zoology, 76 (2) 103-120 (2007) Marine invertebrate diversity in Aristotle’s zoology Eleni Voultsiadou1, Dimitris Vafi dis2 1 Department of Zoology, School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR - 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece, [email protected]; 2 Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, School of Agricultural Sciences, Uni- versity of Thessaly, 38446 Nea Ionia, Magnesia, Greece, dvafi [email protected] Key words: Animals in antiquity, Greece, Aegean Sea Abstract Introduction The aim of this paper is to bring to light Aristotle’s knowledge Aristotle was the one who created the idea of a general of marine invertebrate diversity as this has been recorded in his scientifi c investigation of living things. Moreover he works 25 centuries ago, and set it against current knowledge. The created the science of biology and the philosophy of analysis of information derived from a thorough study of his biology, while his animal studies profoundly infl uenced zoological writings revealed 866 records related to animals cur- rently classifi ed as marine invertebrates. These records corre- the origins of modern biology (Lennox, 2001a). His sponded to 94 different animal names or descriptive phrases which biological writings, constituting over 25% of the surviv- were assigned to 85 current marine invertebrate taxa, mostly ing Aristotelian corpus, have happily been the subject (58%) at the species level. A detailed, annotated catalogue of all of an increasing amount of attention lately, since both marine anhaima (a = without, haima = blood) appearing in Ar- philosophers and biologists believe that they might help istotle’s zoological works was constructed and several older in the understanding of other important issues of his confusions were clarifi ed.
  • Report-CHARTS WS Railway Heritage Pelion[...]

    Report-CHARTS WS Railway Heritage Pelion[...]

    www.charts-interreg4c.eu Project CHARTS “Culture and Heritage Added value to Regional policies for Tourism Sustainability” Workshop I: Railway Heritage Event Report 10 June 2013 South Pelion Municipality, Greece June 2013 1 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Report on the Workshop Workshop I “Railway Heritage” on 10 June 2013 in South Pelion Municipality, Greece by CHARTS MCU, June 2013 www.charts-interreg4c.eu Table of contents 1. Introductions..................................................................................................................3 2. Summary of Thematic Workshop ................................................................................. 4 Session 1: Pelion Heritage Railway Study trip .......................................................................... 4 Session 2: Railway Heritage Preservation and Promotion ........................................................ 4 3. Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 8 Annex I Workshop programme ............................................................................................. 9 Annex II List of Participants ............................................................................................... 11 2 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Report on the Workshop Workshop I “Railway Heritage” on 10 June 2013 in South Pelion Municipality, Greece by CHARTS
  • NEWS LETTER 1. 2019 Editor: George Kontogeorgos

    NEWS LETTER 1. 2019 Editor: George Kontogeorgos

    NEWS LETTER 1. 2019 Editor: George Kontogeorgos INTENSIVE COURSE IN DIGESTIVE PATHOLOGY May 12-14, 2019 VALIS Hotel - Agria, Magnesia, Greece The Mount Pelion Intensive Courses in Pathology are days of the Course, actively contributing to the lively organized annually by the Hellenic Division, IAP in discussions. Agria, a village by the seashore of Mount Pelion. The The Hellenic Division has to expresses sincere thanks Courses are thought to represent the Centaur Chiron - to all of them for their input in making this scientific Asclepius Legacy, in terms of continuous transfer of event important and not only successful, but medical knowledge. This is because, according to the memorable. The attendees showed an amazing Hellenic Mythology, Centaur Chiron was the teacher in determination during all presentations. It was a truly Medicine of Asclepius and of other Homeric heroes of enthusiastic and vibrant audience of pathologists Thessaly, such as Kings Achilles and Peleas. eager for knowledge, and novel information. Digestive Pathology, the 2nd Course of this series, held It was great to see among 129 participants, delegates in May 12-14, 2019, was partly supported by funds of from Balkan countries (Moldova, Russia, Romania, the Education Committee of the IAP. Serbia), Eastern European (Georgia, Ukraine, Turkey, As the main goal of the IAP is education, our intention Israel) and other countries (Cyprus, France, Malta, was to motivate our friends pathologists mostly from USA), and certainly Greece. Eastern European and Balkan Countries and offer It is fully justified to acknowledge the contribution of them an important educational event. chair persons, who moderated the sessions and attendees, particularly those, who participated in the In collaboration with members of the Executive discussions.
  • 3 Days in the Heart of Pelion

    3 Days in the Heart of Pelion

    3 days in the heart of Pelion Plan Days 3 Because Pelion has it all! Mountain, forest, picturesque villages and the ski center. By: Christina Koraki PLAN SUMMARY Day 1 1. Volos About region/Main cities & villages 2. Portaria About region/Main cities & villages Day 2 1. Portaria About region/Main cities & villages 2. Pelion Nature/Mountains 3. Makrinitsa About region/Main cities & villages Day 3 1. Portaria About region/Main cities & villages 2. Pelion Ski Center Interests & activities/Ski - Snowboard 3. Agios Ioannis Nature/Beaches 4. Tsagarada About region/Main cities & villages WonderGreece.gr - Bon Voyage 1 Day 1 1. Volos Απόσταση: Start - About region / Main cities & villages Χρόνος: - GPS: N39.3621896, W22.942158999999947 Note: Time to wander to Volos! Select the tsipouradiko that inspires you and enjoy local delicacies with tsipouro, overlooking the Pagassitikos. Welcome to Magnesia! 2. Portaria Απόσταση: by car 11.5km About region / Main cities & villages Χρόνος: 25′ GPS: N39.3897164, W22.99822530000006 Note: Within walking distance, the picturesque village of Portaria The evening view of Volos and the whole gulf will enchant you! Here you will make your house these days! Besides the mansions in the area cater to your comforts in the best way to create ho WonderGreece.gr - Bon Voyage 2 Day 2 1. Portaria Απόσταση: Start - About region / Main cities & villages Χρόνος: - GPS: N39.3897164, W22.99822530000006 Note: How nice to wake up in Portaria! Day to stroll the cobblestone streets, exploring the local flavors and regional products. Sweet fruits, herbs and honey. 2. Pelion Απόσταση: by car 22.8km Nature / Mountains Χρόνος: 39′ GPS: N39.44469663723554, W23.04887329101564 Note: Ascend to Hania and explore the forest.
  • Enjoy Greece out of Season Idyllic Ionian Harbour Guide Heart Of

    Enjoy Greece out of Season Idyllic Ionian Harbour Guide Heart Of

    GO FURTHER I SAIL BETTER I BE INSPIRED DIGITAL SUPPLEMENT | SPRING | sailingtoday.co.uk Med islands Get o the beaten track in Cyprus, Malta and Mallorca SPORADES Enjoy Greece out of season LEFKAS Idyllic Ionian harbour guide MARMARIS Heart of Turkey’s beautiful south MED_Cover.indd 1 30/03/2016 15:45 CONTENTS 04 SPORADES HAVE THE NORTHERN ISLANDS ALL TO YOURSELF OUT OF SEASON 14 LEFKAS THE FINEST SHELTER IN THE IONIAN MAKES A GREAT BASE FOR EXPLORING 22 MED ISLANDS CRUISE AWAY FROM THE CROWDS IN MALLORCA, MALTA AND CYPRUS 30 MARMARIS YOUR GUIDE TO THE GATEWAY TO TURKEY’S SOUTHWESTERN COAST MED_Welcome/Contents.indd 2 30/03/2016 14:33 Welcome EDITORIAL EDITOR Sam Fortescue 020 7349 3752 [email protected] DEPUTY EDITOR Big blue Emma Bamford 020 7349 3753 [email protected] SENIOR SUB-EDITOR Henry Giles [email protected] CHARGE UP YOUR SAILING BATTERIES ART & PRODUCTION EDITOR WITH OUR SUNNY MED GUIDE Claire Wood PUBLISHING CONSULTANT Martin Nott ADVERTISING TAKE ONE PART ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER Jodie Green octopus stew, one part 020 7349 3722 [email protected] heady local tipple, two SALES EXECUTIVE parts warm wind and Charlie Whitcombe 020 7349 3742 as much turquoise [email protected] ADVERTISEMENT PRODUCTION water as you like - mix Allpoints Media Ltd allpointsmedia.co.uk together well and Published by: you have the essence The Chelsea Magazine Company Ltd of Mediterranean cruising, as you’ll Jubilee House, 2 Jubilee Place, London, SW3 3TQ see from the pages that follow. Tel: 020 7349 3700 If you fancy sheltered waters, head for MANAGING DIRECTOR Paul Dobson the Sporades, where our intrepid Deputy [email protected] DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR Editor weathered a few gusts of wind out of Steve Ross [email protected] season in May.
  • 20 Top Things to Do in Pelion

    20 Top Things to Do in Pelion

    20 Top Things to Do in Pelion https://travelgreecetraveleurope.com/2017/01/31/top-things-to-do-in-pelion/ 1) Damouhari Port: Mama Mia Filmed Here The traffic-free coast of Damouhari has a more recent claim to fame as the location of the “Dancing Queen” scene in the Hollywood movie Mama Mia (2008) starring Meryl Streep. After our hike through Tsagarada we walked through the scenic port. I loved taking in the stunning rocky landscape, which seemed to be both wild and stunning at the same time. Damouhari Port, Pelion, to the right. Meryl Streep was here! 2) The Pelion Train The Pelion Train, also known as the Little Train of Pelion, is a narrow gauge (60 cm) train that seemed to me like a toy train with its maintained vintage look. It’s even parked in a colorful little train station. The train began operating more than a century ago between Volos and Lehonia in 1895 and between Lehonia and Milies in 1903. It covers 29 kilometers, on tracks that run through verdant forests and across 12 bridges. Tip: Return tickets are 18€ for adults and 10€ for kids. Further information for tickets, timetables, contact the Travel Office of Volos TRAINOSE +30 24210 39723. 3) Taksiarchon Church / Church of the Archangels I rate a visit to this church as one of the top things to do in Pelion because the stunning interior frescoes took me off guard. Located in the main square of Millies, the actual construction date of the church is unknown. However, it was renovated in 1741.