8 10 613 http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/f2744bf250bb922ec2f8352bac482b41.jpg ad6f904bf7960ed9848edc93a4a42e0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group A.Lifting techniques.Mounting hole of a wooden beam. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.14.01.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60338 Longitude 24.74173 MobileContent The wooden beams, probably from local pines that were cut on the spot and were processed appropriately, were able to withstand the loads that had to be moved. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Looking around you, you will notice parts on the rock, like the one at the picture. In such holes, the side wooden beams of the crane, used for lifting and moving marble bulks, were placed. The wooden beams, probably from local pines that were cut on the spot and were processed appropriately, were able to withstand the loads, that had to be moved. TextDuration 0:21 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of group A. Lifting Techniques Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.14.01.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.14 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/53039ebf7b34b6a36c829033120b78e3.jpg a085b845886f818d67410d2708885e09 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group A. Lifting techniques. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.14.00.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60338 Longitude 24.74173 MobileContent The exploitation of marble began during antiquity, in the center of the peninsula. The quarries in the area of Alyki are classified into three groups which coincide with three different periods. The operation of the quarries of group A within the peninsula dates back from the 6th century, namely the Archaic period, and decays in the early Christian times. The exploitation of marble left several traces: rock sections, traces of the quarrying techniques and the cranes used to lift the blocks, but also breccia depositions, that is the waste created by the processing of the marble at the quarries of group B, which were promoted at the empty spaces of the quarries of group A. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics You are in the interior of the peninsula. The exploitation of marble began during antiquity, in the center of the peninsula. The quarries in the area of Alyki are classified into three groups, which coincide with three different periods. The operation of the quarries of group A within the peninsula, dates back from the 6th century, namely the Archaic period, and decays in the early Christian times. The exploitation of marble left several traces: rock sections, traces of the quarrying techniques, and the cranes used to lift the blocks, but also breccia depositions, that is the waste created by the processing of the marble at the quarries of group B, which were promoted at the empty spaces, of the quarries of group A. TextDuration 0:43 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of group A. Lifting Techniques Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.14.00.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.14 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/e1eb7b45975df24e5925f616d7e59665.jpg 37aa131b83f8b3b9447a85c40fe93e0c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarrying techniques at various time periods. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.09.01.01_800 Caption Caption of Images copyright Manuela, Tony Kozelj Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60235 Longitude 24.74056 MobileContent To remove a piece of marble from the bedrock, the ancient quarry workers used at first hoeing tools with which they opened grooves in order to define the perimeter of the desired part. Then, they used tools cutting the marble, in order to be released from the bedrock and removed. At the cited drawings, the techniques with which they used to cut the marble during the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods, are visible. The first drawing shows the techniques of the archaic period. After the initial drill of holes, small metal pins, which were inserted deeper with hammering ripping the marble, were placed in these openings. The next two drawings present the variation of this technique, during the Classical and Hellenistic period, when wider wedges were used. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics To remove a piece of marble from the bedrock, the ancient quarry workers used at first hoeing tools, with which they opened grooves, in order to define the perimeter of the desired part. Then,, they used tools cutting the marble, in order to be released from the bedrock and removed. At the cited drawings, the techniques which they used to cut the marble during the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods, are visible. The first drawing,, shows the techniques of the archaic period. After the initial drill of holes,, small metal pins, which were inserted deeper with hammering ripping the marble,, were placed in these openings. The next two drawings,, present the variation of this technique, during the Classical and Hellenistic period, when wider wedges were used. TextDuration 0:46 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group A (Peninsula Interior) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.09.01.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.09 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/3fe738fc04c4ec4d92988dbedaf114d7.jpg e5912a16e9574767fd12205c28cf13cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group A (peninsula interior). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.09.00.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60235 Longitude 24.74056 Characterization H MobileContent A bypass of the central path leads the visitor to the interior of the peninsula. Here, visitors can see the mining location of the quarries of group A. Apart from the mining location of the abandoned quarry, the breccias are also visible, namely the waste of the marble processing, which is accumulated in piles. Today, the extent of the Group A quarries is not evident, because when they were abandoned, they were later used as areas for the disposal of breccias, which came from the mining of marble at the quarries of the other two groups. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics With a bypass of the central path, you can be guided to the interior of the peninsula. Here,, visitors can see the mining location of the quarries of group A. Apart from the mining location of the abandoned quarry,, the breccias are also visible, namely the waste of the marble processing, which is accumulated in piles. Today,, the extent of the Group A quarries is not evident, because when they were abandoned, they were later used as areas for the disposal of breccias, which came from the mining of marble, at the quarries of the other two groups. TextDuration 0:32 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group A (Peninsula Interior) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.09.00.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.09 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/17ebf9226ff95fe0110c6f89ae0bffc0.jpg 1d5bf85431a4b586125e2fd96056de23 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group B (east side). Separation of various owned quarries. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.08.00.02_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60256 Longitude 24.74178 MobileContent We can also distinguish the classification of the different, proprietary quarries. This is understandable by the untouched, vertical surfaces of the marbles, which determined the limits, from one property to another, as noted in the cited picture. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics It's obvious, that we can also distinguish the classification of the different proprietary quarries. This is understandable by the untouched, vertical surfaces of the marbles, which determined the limits, from one property to another, as noted in the cited picture. TextDuration 0:17 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group B (east side) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.08.00.02 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/d21d75a10c0c359028a8ed1370da56b3.jpg 5cb8c81f31b61755e610ecbc13f5c5b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group B (east side). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.08.00.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60256 Longitude 24.74178 MobileContent Around the area, the detachments of various, marble bulks from the bedrock can be observed. Let’s consider that all the tasks were completed with the meager technical tools of that time. The detached marble bulks often create artificial pedestals, which today are covered by the sea. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics While you are moving west at this spectacular scenery, walking on the trail, observe the detachments of various marble bulks from the bedrock. Let’s consider,, that all the tasks were completed with the meager technical tools, of that time. The detached marble bulks, often create artificial pedestals, which today are covered by the sea. TextDuration 0:20 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarry of Group B (east side) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.08.00.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/e5d486e13372ca7b95882cccc53e7e61.jpg 92433998dda093ba32565a768c82e70e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unfinished monolithic column, viewed from the sea. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.16.05.01_800 Caption Caption of Images copyright Manuela, Tony Kozelj Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60177 Longitude 24.74068 Characterization H MobileContent If we observe the area from the side of the sea, we clearly see the vertical marble mining fronts. However, as time passed by, the waves of the sea have smoothed the remaining marbles, but also the fierce, southern wind has deformed vegetation. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics If we observe the area from the side of the sea, we clearly see the vertical marble mining fronts. However,, as time passed by, the waves of the sea have smoothed the remaining marbles, but also the fierce, southern wind, has deformed vegetation. TextDuration 0:16 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarrying techniques during the Roman era Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.16.05.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.16 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/c0b986ca68068aa065c3bbf812beea88.jpg cf48d386118b78a2a1338ba6d6335d45 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unfinished monolithic column. Details. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.16.04.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60177 Longitude 24.74068 MobileContent Observing the differences with a closer look, we see that the final polishing of the largest part of the surface of the column, took place in the mining area. It was an important activity, which involved the removal of the unnecessary volume of the marble, which would add additional load and of course additional difficulty in its transportation and its loading aboard. Only one strip was left rough and crude, probably to protect the column, during its transportation, while we can observe that it bears a Masonic symbol. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Observing the differences with a closer look,, we see that the final polishing of the largest part of the surface of the column, took place in the mining area. It was an important activity, which involved the removal of the unnecessary volume of the marble, which would add additional load and of course additional difficulty, in its transportation and its loading aboard. Only one strip was left rough and crude, probably to protect the column during its transportation, while we can observe, that it bears a Masonic symbol. In the same area and near the sea, there are fragments of a second column, which was cracked as it seems during its processing, and thus resulted in being non-marketable. TextDuration 0:40 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarrying techniques during the Roman era Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.16.04.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.16 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/59e9845364dbe70a1d67f07f6488b53f.jpg f4871763c04c61d8997cde6d36d505c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unfinished monolithic column. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.16.03.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60177 Longitude 24.74068 MobileContent Looking closely at the column, we realize its size and volume. It is of nine meters height, like the height of a current, three-storey building. It is not known, for which port or which place was intended. But it is certain, that it was made to decorate an important building of the time. It is possible that it was intended for Rome, since the Romans had a high regard for the Thassian marble. It has been found that in the early Christian times, the marble of Alyki was exported to Greece (Thessaloniki, Aegina), Asia Minor (Pergamon, Sardis, Efesos), Italy (Ostia, Rome, Akouliia) and Syria (Antioch). Although it was found in the waste of a quarry of Group B, on the east coast of the peninsula, archaeologists believe that it was probably carved in the quarry A11, which is located in the interior of the peninsula. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics The fallen column,, is indeed a touching sight, but it also raises many questions. Looking closely at the column, we realize its size and volume. It is of nine meters height, like the height of a current, three-storey building. It is not known for which port, or for which place was intended. But it is certain, that it was made to decorate an important building of the time. It is possible that it was intended for Rome, since the Romans had a high regard for the Thassian marble. It has been found that in the early Christian times, the marble of Alyki was exported to Greece (Thessaloniki, Aegina), Asia Minor (Pergamon, Sardis, Efesos), Italy (Ostia, Rome, Akouliia) and Syria (Antioch). Although it was found in the waste of a quarry of Group B on the east coast of the peninsula, archaeologists believe that it was probably carved in the quarry A11, which is located in the interior of the peninsula. TextDuration 0:56 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarrying techniques during the Roman era Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.16.03.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.16 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/562a31f98e1239310f322901e822067d.jpg 245211a7214b47e508b94db3d95f214f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unfinished monolithic column. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.16.02.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Χρήστος Πάντσογλου Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource iGuide-en Description An account of the resource iGuide english Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 02 Point belong to a POI Latitude 40.60177 Longitude 24.74068 MobileContent Looking from above, we cannot realize the height and the volume of this incomplete, monolithic column, which today, although it is half-covered with waste from the quarries, reveals the skills of the craftsmen of that time, who were able to create ornate marble objects, although they had a few tools at their disposal. What did it go wrong, and the column was left forever buried? We might never know. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Looking from above,, we cannot realize the height and the volume of this incomplete, monolithic column, which today,, although it is half-covered with waste from the quarries, reveals the skills of the craftsmen of that time, who were able to create ornate marble objects, although they had a few tools at their disposal. What did it go wrong, and the column was left forever buried? We might never know. TextDuration 0:24 Entrance no Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarrying techniques during the Roman era Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ALK.16.02.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. ALK.16 Language A language of the resource en