The Kalavasos and Maroni Built Environments (KAMBE) Project
We are an interdisciplinary, archaeological investigation of the relationships between urban landscapes, social interaction, and social change on the Eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus during the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age. Our work focuses on Kalavasos Ayios Dhimitrios, Kalavasos Vounaritashi, and the Maroni complex, located in neighboring river valleys in southcentral Cyprus.
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Background
KAMBE aims to refine methods for analyzing ancient built environments. Central to this effort is advancing the study of Late Bronze Age social dynamics and aiding cultural resource management in areas facing development pressures. The project also aims to share data online and provide student training in archaeological technologies.
Sites
Our investigations focus on the Late Bronze Age sites of Kalavasos Ayios Dhimitrios (KAD) and Maroni, situated in adjacent river valleys in south-central Cyprus. A third team conducts research at Kalavasos Vounaritashi. KAMBE uses both survey and excavation methods, allowing for a comprehensive approach to studying these sites and their landscapes.
Team
The KAMBE project, active since 2008, is co-directed by four scholars from major universities and has engaged multiple teams of field school students and research specialists. Such collaborative effort combines diverse expertise to advance the study of Late Bronze Age social dynamics, fostering innovation in archaeological research and education.