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News Update - June 11, 2010
New Website Under Construction »
We are currently redesigning the website and some of the content. If you are interested in a sneak peek you can see a screenshot of the incomplete version through the following link... View Screenshot Photo Here »
News Update - May 14th 2010
Summer Work Season Plan »
The American and European economic downturns have caused a postponement of the previously planned continuation of the Master Plan development for construction documents ( efarmogis –εφαρμογις) and the necessary government Ministry of Culture and Tourism ( Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού) and... Continue Reading »
About us - (click question for answer)
Who is involved?
We are a collaboration of different disciplines who realize the importance and significance of the ancient findings at Kommos, Crete, Greece. Our names include, but are not limited to, Joseph & Maria Shaw, James Stratis, Phillip Flores, Hugh Hahn, and Rick Cronenberger; anyone and everyone interested and concerned with the future and past of the archaeological site of Kommos can get involved. Send us your questions here.
Kommos Advisory Committee
| Chavis, Tracey L. | Flores, Phillip E. | Hahn, Hugh G. |
| Hartmann, James E. | Kneen, Timmothy B. | Leon, Spero A. |
| Miller, David H. | Raby, A. Glen | Vlahos, Ekaterini |
What are we about?
The Kommos Conservancy is a non-profit organization committed to the future of the fragile dig site in Crete, Greece. Our workings include, but are not limited to, the organization and interpretation of the artifacts found, the Publication and Out-Reach to, not only the Greek people, but the rest of the world through this website. Besides sharing and classifying, we are also committed to the physical archaeological site itself. Our goals culminate at the precarious condition of the archaeological site and our duty is to preserve it and make it available to the world for generations to come. A plan has been established to provide the necessary steps to ensure the archaeological site's survival.
Kommos Conservancy Mission Statement
19 June 2007
The Kommos Conservancy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2007 to promote and advance the stewardship for conservation and educational development of the Kommos Archaeological site in south central Crete, Greece
When were we founded?
The Kommos Conservancy emerged in 1996 after more than 30 years of archaeological excavation and analysis, under the direction of professors Joseph and Maria Shaw of the University of Toronto. The depth and range of multi-disciplined scholarly involvement, has produced an impressive series of volumes disseminating the artifacts and conclusions, unearthed during the excavations. The permit was sponsored by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and subject to the regulations of the Greek Ministry of Culture and the 23rd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities.
Where is this organization based?
The Kommos Conservancy is located primarily in Denver, CO, USA and Toronto, Canada. In theory this organization is located wherever there are people who are interested, via this website.
The archeaological site of Kommos is located directly west of the town of Matala, along the southern coast of the island of Crete, Greece on a portion of beach that runs north-south for about 16 kilometers.
Why is conserving Kommos important?
It is our duty, we hope you will agree, to contribute funds towards preserving this epic and fragile archaeological site in Greece. The history and artifact evidence is a physical glimpse to the past where an ancient civilization, known as the Minoan Civilization, once thrived and dominated much of the then-known world. It's significance is what most of the Western World has been built upon. From our Political System and Judicial Systems to our Agricultural Systems and even our Military. Our Languages, Sociological, Mathematical, Scientific and Astrological disciplines are derived and have been constructed from ancient Greek practices.
