Award for Conservation<\/strong><\/p>\n Ancient city of Karthaia, Kea<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe creation of this archaeological park for a site from the 5th century BC is an outstanding lesson in recovering and highlighting the Classical landscape of Europe,\u201d noted the jury.<\/em><\/p>\n The project, directed by a Scientific Committee under directorate of the Greek Culture Ministry, offers visitors a glimpse into the past following the conservation, partial restoration and interpretation of the ruins of the ancient city of Karthaia, located on the island of Kea. Karthaia was an important Greek city-state which flourished in the archaic period and was abandoned in Late Antiquity.<\/p>\n The site is one of few examples in Greece where both the unspoiled natural landscape and the planning of the city are well preserved. The remains of the city include both temples and public buildings and are found on the southeast coast of the island which can only be reached by traditional footpaths or by sea.<\/p>\n The Ancient city of Karthaia was made more easily accessible by improving the footpaths and facilities and by making the ancient buildings understandable to the public. The renovation of the site and partial restoration of the ruins has resulted in increased interest from the local community in their own cultural past and has revitalized tourism to the area.<\/p>\n![\"Ancient-city-of-Karthaia_Kea-768x576\"](\"http:\/\/www.travel-zone-greece.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Ancient-city-of-Karthaia_Kea-768x576-e1491982958219.jpg\")
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