53 10 2013 http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/fd1404d9f3f3f7d0789e4b3629d00fba.jpg af44503661a980de0d1c0be1f4e72eee 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 Funerary relief of the 4th century BC. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.01_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 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent At the Archaeological Museum of Komotini there are exhibited several findings from the ancient Maronia. Funerary relief depicting, on the left, a dead person in the shape of a seated woman, and on the right, a standing young maidservant. This is dated back to the 4th century BC. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics At the Archaeological Museum of Komotini, there are exhibited several findings from the ancient Maronia. Let’s refer to a funerary relief, which is depicting on the left, a dead person in the shape of a seated woman, and on the right, a standing young maidservant. This is dated back to the 4th century BC. TextDuration 0:19 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 Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.02.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/fa53dc26084f74895fb52e9e43efdfe8.jpg d9acfcc078f5278f7f031fd5049df842 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 The cultivated plain of Maronia. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.01.01_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 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent The exploitation of the rich Thracian inland, and activities such as the grain production, cultivation of olive trees and especially vines, but also the extensive livestock, (an occupation of the inhabitants even at present), in combination with trade, brought great economic growth and prosperity in the ancient city. On the ground floor of the Archaeological Museum of Komotini there are several tombstones exhibited, on which you can see the different types of occupations of the people of the ancient city, for example you will be able to spot doctors but also greengrocers. At this point we should state, that another proof of the growth and development of the city could also be the coinage of Maronia, where its coins were widely spread in all the known ancient world. The metal was guaranteed by commercial trading. The beginning of coinage in the city took place during 520-515 BC. On the front side of the coins, the representation is associated with the worship of Dionysus and also with the cultivation of vines. Moreover, there was also a representation of a horse, which is another symbol of the city, and is connected with Kikones. On the back side, there is a variation of representations so we could see bunches of grapes, rams, concave squares with crosses but also the figure of Hercules. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Let us picture now, that the exploitation of the rich Thracian inland, and activities such as the grain production, cultivation of olive trees and especially vines, but also the extensive livestock, (an occupation of the inhabitants even at present), in combination with trade,, brought great economic growth and prosperity in the ancient city. If you ever visit the city of Komotini, and more specifically its Archaeological Museum, remember that on the ground floor of the Museum, there are several tombstones exhibited, on which you can see the different types of occupations of the people of the ancient city, for example you will be able to spot doctors but also greengrocers. At this point we should state, that another proof of the growth and development of the city could also be the coinage of Maronia, where its coins were widely spread in all the known ancient world. The metal was guaranteed by commercial trading. The beginning of coinage in the city took place during 520 to 515 BC. On the front side of the coins, the representation is associated with the worship of Dionysus and also with the cultivation of vines. Moreover, there was also a representation of a horse, which is another symbol of the city, and is connected with Kikones. On the back side, there is a variation of representations so we could see bunches of grapes, rams, concave squares with crosses but also the figure of Hercules. TextDuration 1:13 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 Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.01.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/c9303cd883fc9ca73135fb1cc4bfbc86.jpg d169c3fb4fe049a3a3200bd08da8fa1c 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 The ancient and modern port of Maronia. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.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 40.873466 Longitude 25.508069 Characterization TH MobileContent The Greeks of the Eastern Aegean, during the 8th century BC, colonized the land of the Thracian tribes, seeking new homes. In the middle of the 7th century BC, habitants of the island of Chios, founded the ancient Maronia, which was very close to the preexisted and older Ismaros. The name of the city is considered to be linked to the Homeric Maronas, son of Evanthos, and priest at Ismaros of the god Apollo. Gradually, there will be a mutual cultural influence between the colonists and the local population. In the new region, the colonists found fertile plains in order to grow olives, cereals and vines- crops which were bonded with the colonists for long time- but also they found a natural harbor which will be of great importance for the promotion of their trade. Remnants of the jetty, dated on the 4th century BC, preserved on the east side of the modern port of St. Charalambos. The location of the colony is very privileged, as it offers a great views all the way from Thassos to Samothrace. However, there was an ongoing conflict with the neighbor Thassians, due to the fact that the very competitive nearby Strymi, which was a Thassian colony, was also thriving. These controversies begun during the Archaic period and they appear again in 360/361 BC, this also showed the westward expanse of the area controlled by Maronia. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics You are now located at the port of St Charalambos. On the southeast side of the port,, you can see the stone piles, which once formed the ancient jetty. The Greeks of the Eastern Aegean, during the 8th century BC, colonized the land of the Thracian tribes, seeking new homes. In the middle of the 7th century BC, habitants of the island of Chios, founded the ancient Maronia, which was very close to the preexisted and older Ismaros. The name of the city is considered to be linked to the Homeric Maronas, son of Evanthos, and priest at Ismaros of the god Apollo. Gradually, there will be a mutual cultural influence between the colonists and the local population. In the new region, the colonists found fertile plains in order to grow olives, cereals and vines- crops which were bonded with the colonists for long time- but also they found a natural harbor which will be of great importance for the promotion of their trade. Remnants of the jetty, dated on the 4th century BC, preserved on the east side of the modern port of St Charalambos. The location of the colony is very privileged, as it offers a great views,all the way from Thassos to Samothrace. However, there was an ongoing conflict with the neighbor Thassians, due to the fact that the very competitive nearby Strymi, which was a Thassian colony, was also thriving. These controversies begun during the Archaic period, and they appear again in 360/361 BC, this also showed the westward expanse of the area controlled by Maronia. TextDuration 1:39 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 Ancient Port Colonization Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.08.00.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.08 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/8a6b67d6f1512176a5ed1c949ddf3030.jpg 42ffd754d9fcd6bc7de11ea58fa956f7 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 Area of Marmaritsa. Iron ores. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.07.01.01_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 40.87080 Longitude 25.52986 Characterization TH MobileContent The dark coloured veins of the iron ore of Marmaritsa, are blended with marbled rocks, resulting the creation of intriguing shapes. In several spots in the area, stone piles of ore remnants, confirm the mining activities which were present on the region. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics A bit further away from the coast towards the east,, and while following the difficult road which goes almost parallel to the coastline,, there are the ancient mines. The dark coloured veins of the iron ore of Marmaritsa, are blended with marbled rocks, resulting the creation of intriguing shapes. In several spots in the area, stone piles of ore remnants, confirm the mining activities which were present on the region. TextDuration 0:29 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 The Marmaritsa Location Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.07.01.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.07 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/a6fd45a73f43bd60727b05b6b89c38af.jpg 14cb018a38f6b02c70f0f271ea9bde72 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 Area of Marmaritsa. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.07.00.01_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 40.87080 Longitude 25.52986 Characterization TH MobileContent We arrive at the location called Marmaritsa, as it is very distinctively named by its residents, and we are also close to the active tectonic rift of Maronia – Makri, which you can see when you look to the east. The landscape is imposing and almost unchanged over time: the ancient marble and iron quarries sit next to perennial olive trees and bushes, all in strange formations and shapes, due to the non-stop grazing of goats and fierce blows of sea wind. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics As we continue our way to the east, we arrive at the location called Marmaritsa, as it is very distinctively named by its residents, and we are also close to the active tectonic rift of Maronia–Makri, which you can see when you look to the east. The landscape is imposing, and almost unchanged over time: the ancient marble and iron quarries, sit next to perennial olive trees and bushes, all in strange formations and shapes, due to the non-stop grazing of goats and fierce blows of sea wind. TextDuration 0:33 Entrance no JTILink http://www.jti-rhodope.eu/poi.php?poi_id=1_517&lang=en JTIContent The Marmaritsa beach is part of the rift of Maroneia - Makris - ancient marble quarry. It’s located in the south-east of the modern village of Maroneia, close to Ancient Theatre of Maroneia. It is accessible from dirt road , indicated for solitary evenings and good company. 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 The Marmaritsa Location Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.07.00.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.07 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/93645dcf9c3680dcc5e472030345fd3e.jpg 4301054a3a226d98c88897b5ed7e5abd 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 Topographic diagram of St. George Acropolis. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.04.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Τσιμπίδης, Πεντάζος 1971 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 40.867417 Longitude 25.536789 Characterization THN MobileContent Site plan of the Acropolis of St. George, as it is presented by the archaeologist D. Lazaridis, in his study for Maronia and Orthagoria. The Acropolis of St. George, is built on a steep location at an altitude of 461 meters in such a way so it could prevent any possible attacks from the east.. Its polygonal masonry is leading us to the conclusion that this work is really old. Surely, due to its excellent location, the Acropolis of St. George was also used even after the wall of the ancient city was built on 4th century BC. East and south of the Acropolis of St. George, large parts of the long walls are saved, which obviously belonged to the same fortification works with the Acropolis as well as the western part, while the rest parts of the walls had gone through several amendments and additions in different time periods. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Lets check now the site plan of the Acropolis of St George, as it is presented by the archaeologist D. Lazaridis in his study for Maronia and Orthagoria. The Acropolis of St George, is built on a steep location at an altitude of 461 meters, in such a way so it could prevent any possible attacks from the east. Its polygonal masonry is leading us to the conclusion, that this work is really old. Surely, due to its excellent location, the Acropolis of St George was also used, even after the wall of the ancient city was built on 4th century BC. East and south of the Acropolis of St George, large parts of the long walls are saved, which obviously belonged to the same fortification works with the Acropolis as well as the western part, while the rest parts of the walls, had gone through several amendments and additions in different time periods. TextDuration 0:53 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 Ismaros ancient city Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.04.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.06 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/1ca6f180c317003e4fb915e99efa611b.jpg b17177bda88cdab453254b5c654e2caf 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 Ismaros boulders made of granite. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.03.01_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 40.867417 Longitude 25.536789 Characterization THN MobileContent Even today, the legend comes to life in this place. The whole area is full of scattered rocks and granitic megaliths, which due to erosion because of time, as well as their exposure to the elements, take odd shapes and forms. They seem, in the visitor’s eyes, that only gigantic, mythical hands could have thrown them. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Please check some of the rocks around you. Even today, the legend comes to life in this place. The whole area is full of scattered rocks and granitic megaliths, which due to erosion because of time, as well as their exposure to the elements, take odd shapes and forms. They seem, in the visitor’s eyes, that only gigantic, mythical hands could have thrown them. TextDuration 0:25 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 Ismaros ancient city Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.03.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.06 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/1fdf002966e0f6ce1f6f719f20a9ff5d.jpg 6f363d1de2e161d8a2fac408a2bddfaa 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 Ismaros east walls. In the background the island of Samothrace. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.02.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Βολουδάκης Γεώργιος 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 40.867417 Longitude 25.536789 Characterization THN MobileContent Built out of rough, granitic, igneous rocks from the local region (monzodioritis), it is another undeniable fact and evidence of the habitation of the area since ancient times, but also it is a proof for the existence of organized economy in the region. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics Built out of rough granitic igneous rocks, from the local region (monzodiorite), it is another undeniable fact and evidence of the habitation of the area since ancient times, but also it is a proof, for the existence of organized economy in the region. TextDuration 0:15 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 Ismaros ancient city Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.02.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.06 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/77e1f4058b83e5edb0aa9630b37f1610.jpg a72c5cfa51654e65fcf175e7dfa82283 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 Ismaros the megalithic gate and the west walls. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.01.01_800 Caption Caption of Images Βολουδάκης Γεώργιος 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 40.867417 Longitude 25.536789 Characterization THN MobileContent In the picture you can see the remains of the west walls of the ancient city, the megalithic gate and the ancient wine press of the grapes (winepress). SpeechContent Text for Innoetics In the picture, you can see the remains of the west walls of the ancient city, the megalithic gate and the ancient wine press of the grapes (winepress). TextDuration 0:10 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 Ismaros ancient city Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.01.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.06 Language A language of the resource en http://ubuntu01.ceti.gr/omeka/files/original/2b301e4f6979a44320cf6244d780c27e.jpg 3ecee40d3bd10fad61396e24fd32dbeb 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 Ismaros the walls of the ancient city. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAR.06.00.01_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 40.867417 Longitude 25.536789 Characterization THN MobileContent According to the Homeric tradition, the region was inhabited by the Thracian tribes of Kikones, which had their headquarters in the city Ismaros or Ismara, a city which was located on the slopes of the homonymous mountain ( with its maximum altitude to be 660 meters). The names Ismaros and Maronia have a common etymological root. The acropolis of the city was located a little more south, on the hill of St. George (with an approximate altitude of 461 meters). Maronas is considered to be the founder of the city and he was the priest of the ancient god Apollo, who with his chariot, pulled by white horses, brings the sunlight first at the high peaks of the mountain. SpeechContent Text for Innoetics We are moving towards the area of the Synaxis, on rough road after a place called Marmaritsa. After a difficult journey,, and after Odysseus Stream, we meet the trail,, which leads to the top of St George hill. According to the Homeric tradition, the region was inhabited by the Thracian tribes of Kikones, which had their headquarters in the city Ismaros, or Ismara, a city which was located on the slopes of the homonymous mountain, ( with its maximum altitude to be 660 meters). The names Ismaros and Maronia have a common etymological root. The acropolis of the city was located a little more south, on the hill of St George (with an approximate altitude of 461 meters). Maronas, is considered to be the founder of the city, and he was the priest of the ancient god Apollo, who with his chariot, pulled by white horses, brings the sunlight first at the high peaks of the mountain. TextDuration 0:53 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 Ismaros ancient city Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ΜAR.06.00.01 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. MAR.06 Language A language of the resource en