Η Kaspersky Lab ανακοινώνει την υποστήριξη της στο έργο της Εν Αθήναις Αρχαιολογικής Εταιρείας για την αποκατάσταση των τοιχογραφιών που ανακαλύφθηκαν στο πλαίσιο των ανασκαφών στον συνοικισμό του Ακρωτηρίου της Σαντορίνης, γνωστού και ως «Πομπηία της Greece".
The Athens Archaeological Society is the oldests scientific organization in Greece and the second oldest in Europe for research and study of Greek culture. Excavations at Akrotiri in Santorini were started in 1967 by the late Professor Spyridon Marinatos, with great success. Since then, the Athens Archaeological Society has published 12 volumes of studies on the excavation and its findings, which has contributed significantly to informing the scientific community about this unique archaeological site.
Akrotiri is a Cycladic settlement founded approximately in the middle of 5th B.C. (Neolithic period) on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini. It quickly grew into a cosmopolitan city that was destroyed in the great eruption of the island's volcano before 3.000 years and was buried under the volcanic ash. Thus, the remains of fine frescoes and works of art have been preserved, but they remain still vulnerable over time. The advanced and sophisticated architecture of this ancient city, as well as its famous frescoes, make it unique and very important research.
Eugene Kaspersky, President and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, said:I have visited Santorini many times and I am really amazed by its beauty and culture - it is indeed the cradle of European civilization. Understanding the importance of research and the restoration of its cultural assets, I am very pleased to be able to help bring to light the treasures that are part of such a unique ancient civilization. "
The company's donation and efforts projectionof the specific study are aimed at revealing the unique treasures of the European cultural heritage and especially the wall paintings of Akrotiri.
Kaspersky Lab, known for its technological innovations, recognizes the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of humanity. Akrotiri is a valuable cultural artifact, which can be lost if it is not properly explored and its findings are not maintained or preserved. With Kaspersky Lab's support, a large portion of Fresco 4 building frescoes will be restored and restored.
"Wall paintings are usually recovered in a highly fragmented state and their conservation is particularly delicate and time-consuming," commented Dr. Dora Vassilikou, Member of the Board of Directors of the Athens Archaeological Society. "I hope that one day, the murals of Akrotiri can be presented more widely in a museum and be seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. It's great that we see interest and support for our work, especially at this difficult time for the country," he added.
Christos Doumas, Director of the Akrotiri Excavation, added: “Akrotiri is a unique place. Art and culture here were ahead of the ordinary of the time, by many opinions. Since the beginning of our archeological excavations, about 50 years ago, many unique specimens of ancient art and culture have been unearthed, but there is still much work to be done. We are grateful to Kaspersky Lab for its contribution to the preservation of cultural heritage. This cooperation is especially valuable for us, while we are also in discussions in relation to our joint plans for our cooperation in the future ".
Kaspersky Lab's efforts to highlight the study are not limited to the restoration of the murals. For example, the company supported the translation and the publication of a book about the city and its history, entitled "Akrotiri, Thera and the East Mediterranean" (note: Greek title "Akrotiri Santorini: The biography of a lost state"), by Professor Nannos Marinatou, a Greek archaeologist and specialist in Minoan religion and iconography.
