More than 100 secondary school history teachers toured the newly opened Neolithic settlement site “Nisia” near Protaras in Paralimni-Dherynia on Saturday, enhancing their professional training.
- More than 100 secondary school history teachers toured the newly opened Neolithic settlement site “Nisia” near Protaras in Paralimni-Dherynia on Saturday, enhancing their professional training.
The event, organised by the secondary education history curriculum team of the education ministry in collaboration with the department of antiquities and local schools, provided 105 educators with an opportunity to explore the site excavated on a hill overlooking Vyzakia beach. This location features informational displays with visual materials that vividly illustrate life in the Neolithic village and highlight recent archaeological discoveries.
The tour was led by Dr Anna Satraki, an officer from the department of antiquities. Following the exploration, participants engaged in a discussion and presentation at Paralimni lyceum, which focused on new archaeological data related to excavations, museums, and upcoming exhibition spaces. Special mention was made of a new archaeological museum planned for construction in Nicosia.
Mayor Giorgos Nikolettou of Paralimni-Dherynia attended the event and praised the collaboration between the ministry, the antiquities department, and the history curriculum team. He reiterated the municipality’s commitment to promoting the region’s rich heritage sites.
The organising committee comprised notable members of the inspectorate for philological subjects including Dr Antonia Loizou, Dr Angelos Chrysostomou, and history advisors like Dr Panagiotis Proikakis, Mrs Andri Charalambous Zeniou, Dr Panagiotis Tofis, and Dr Andriani Georgiou, all contributing to the success of this educational initiative.