| Collection for Ancient Cypriote Metallurgy Prof. U. Zwicker of the University of Erlangen (Germany) has donated to the Archaeological Research Unit his personal collection of more than 2,000 archaeometallurgical samples from Cyprus. The Collection is in the service of research students and other scholars who are working on the archaeology of Cyprus. They are also used for the teaching of the course of Archaeometallurgy. The Archaeological Research Unit has microscopes and other specialized equipment, for the preparation of samples necessary for the study of the collection and other archaeological material.
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| Collection of Environmental Archaeology The Collection for Environmental Archaeology includes a variety of reference collections relating to the environment and natural resources of ancient Cyprus. The collections include samples of the local fauna and flora as well as geological samples of ores and minerals. The collections have been formed with the help of independent specialists and specialists from the relevant Governmental Departments. The Collection is in the service of research students and other scholars who are working on the archaeology of Cyprus. They are also used for the teaching of the courses of Environmental Archaeology.
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Archaeological Collection of the Former Academy for Education
The Archaeological Research Unit houses and exhibits the archaeological collection of the old Paedagogical Institute. This includes ancient Cypriot ceramics, metal and stone artifacts of various periods. The Collection has been enriched with objects donated by various individuals. |
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Archive of Photographs
In order to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Cyprus, the Archaeological Research Unit, in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities and the A. G. Leventis Foundation, has started photographing the monuments and archaeological sites of Paphos, as well as the objects in the Paphos District Museum, for the formation of an archive which, as planned, will eventually cover the cultural heritage of the whole island. The Archaeological Research Unit also houses the photographic archive of Joan du Plat Taylor relating to Cyprus. |
