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The archaeological sites of Lasithi Plateau and their valorization through Geographic Information Systems

Vidalis Orestis

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Summary

As far back as the first traces of civilization in Crete, Lasithi Plateau has played a prominent role in the island’s social, political and economic development. It is widely acknowledged by scientific community that Dikteon Cave, the birthplace of Zeus, is the most renowned archaeological site of the region, benefiting from systematic conservation, promotion and protection. Nevertheless, more than 79 unknown or partially “excavated” archaeological sites of equal cultural and archaeological significance also have been identified. As a result, these sites are at risk of permanent destruction due to incompatible usage, while simultaneously they are subjects of antiquities trafficking. This dissertation, aims to elucidate these sites using contemporary methodologies and practices, targeting both the local population and the wider scientific audience. Furthermore, to link history with its locus, establishing therefor the foundations of proper protection and promotion of those sites. To achieve these objectives, it is necessary to examine the existing literature, to investigate scattered archeological findings in the museum’s collections and to conduct a field survey employing cameras and GPS systems. The outcome of this research is a digital, comprehensive and accumulative tool, in the form of an interactive map created through Quantum G.I.S application, including the total of the archaeological sites of Lasithi Plateau categorized by archeological, spatial and chronological criteria.

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