A5063094880- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Marine and environmental studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Semantic Web and Ontologies
University of Cyprus
2024-2025
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
2020-2023
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment
2023
Geological Survey Department
2023
This study examines the relative sea-level changes during Upper Holocene period along south coastline of Cyprus through investigation beachrock formations and their impact on archaeological sites. Beachrock, as a natural indicator past sea levels, provides valuable insights into dynamic interplay between fluctuations human settlements. The research integrates field observations, mineralogical geochemical analysis, geochronological studies, data to reconstruct variations implications for...
The antiquity of human dispersal into Mediterranean islands and ensuing coastal adaptation have remained largely unexplored due to the prevailing assumption that sea was a barrier movement were hostile environments early hunter-gatherers [J. F. Cherry, T. P. Leppard, J. Isl. Coast. Archaeol. 13 , 191–205 (2018), 10.1080/15564894.2016.1276489 ]. Using latest archaeological data, hindcasted climate projections, age-structured demographic models, we demonstrate evidence for arrival (14,257...
Cyprus has a long history of tsunami events, as noted by archaeological and geological records. At Cape Greco (southeastern Cyprus) large boulders have been noted, however, no detailed geomorphological research taken place so far the related high energy event was undated until now. Our aims to record in detail interpret these deposits. The boulders, located between ≈3 4.5 m a.m.s.l., are fragments an upper Pleistocene aeolianite, which is overlaying unconformly lower calcarenite. Dimensions...
Cyprus has a long history of tsunami activity, as described in archaeological and geological records. Although the study area experienced tsunamis past constitutes an threatened by this hazard both from Cyprean arc neighboring Hellenic arc, field research on evidence coastal zone still remains scarce. It is clear literature that large boulder accumulations are important feature along coasts Cyprus, testifying to extreme events. A detailed survey revealed at various locations cited hosting...
Two well-developed late Pleistocene dune fields have been identified on the western and eastern side of Akrotiri promontory (Lemesos, Cyprus). The extend immediately from low level their source beaches onto higher ground (>48 m amsl). Geomorphic observations supported by OSL dating sedimentological data provided evidence development for palaeogeographic reconstruction area. Relative sea changes wave action during upper Holocene played an important role into palaeolandscape affected...
<title>Abstract</title> The antiquity of human dispersal into Mediterranean islands and ensuing coastal adaptation have remained largely unexplored due to the prevailing assumption that sea was a barrier movement, were hostile environments early hunter-gatherers (Cherry & Leppard 2018; Leppard<italic>et al.</italic>2022). Using latest archaeological data, hindcasted climate projections, age-structured demographic models, we demonstrate clear evidence for arrival (14,257 13,182 calendar...
Akrotiri Salt Lake is located 5 km west of the city Lemesos in southernmost part island Cyprus. The evolution great scientific interest, occurring during Holocene when eustatic and isostatic movements combined with local active tectonics climate change developed a unique geomorphological environment. today closed lagoon, which depicted Venetian maps as being connected to sea, provides evidence geological setting landscape area. In this study, for first time, we investigated development...
The TRIQUETRA project seeks to establish an evidence-based assessment platform for precise risk assessment. Functioning as a Decision Support Tool, this aims enhance efficiency in mitigation and site remediation. project's overall approach is structured around three key elements: (i) Risk Identification, (ii) Quantification, (iii) Mitigation. Within framework, novel Knowledge Base Platform (KBP) has been created, serving electronic repository equipped with advanced search tools capabilities....
The TRIQUETRA EU research project embarks on a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing climate change (CC) resilience in Cultural Heritage (CH) sites. Within the scope of TRIQUETRA, certain provisions have been made for studying geological and historical climatic data towards risk identification that pilot CH sites are facing.&#160; quantification was based monitoring modelling approaches to classify intensity geohazards related ground instabilities, earthquake-induced effects, coastal...
&lt;p&gt;Cyprus has a long record of tsunami waves, as noted by archaeological and geological records. Large boulder deposits have been in the southeastern western part Island. At Cape Greco (southeastern Cyprus) large boulders noted, however, no detailed geomorphological research taken place so far related high energy event remains undated. Our focuses at Peninsula order to detail interpret deposits. The boulders, located 3 m amsl, are fragments layer an upper Pleistocene...