ICAF
28th Conference
Fish and Seafood
Anthropological and Nutritional Perspectives
Kamilari Crete Greece
31st May to 6th June 2009
Organisation
Prof. Nikolaos I. Xirotiris, Laboratory of Anthropology Demokritos
University of Thrace Komotini e-mail
As. Prof. Antonia Matala, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Harokopio University Athens e-mail
As. Prof. Nena Galanidou, Department of History and Archaeology
University of Crete Rethymno e-mail
Kostas Zafeiris, PhD, Laboratory of Anthropology Demokritos
University of Thrace Komotini
Christina Papageorgopoulou, PhD, Seminar f. Ur- Fruehgeschichte,
University of Basel, Switzerland
THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE
The meeting aims to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the role
of fish and seafood in the human diet from ancient times to the
present. Contributions will cover, but will not necessarily be
restricted to, one of the following themes:
Fish and seafood as a dietary component
Fish biology in relation to nutritional value
Fish and palaeodiets
Fish and seafood in archaeology and art
Symbolic and ideological uses of fish
Impact of fish and seafood consumption on health
Culinary aspects of fish and preservation techniques
Safety aspects of fish consumption
The problem of fish availability in the near future
Industrial production of fish
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME May/June 2009
Sunday, May 31st Arrival
Welcome dinner
Monday, June 1st
9.00-10.00 Registration
10.00-13.00 Keynote lecture, and presentation of papers
13.00-17.30 Lunch, siesta or swimming on the beach
17.30-20.30 Presentation of papers
21.00 Dinner at a local tavern
Tuesday, June 2nd
10.00-13.00 Keynote lecture, and presentation of papers
13.00-17.30 Lunch, siesta or swimming on the beach
17.30-20.30 Presentation of papers
21.00 Dinner at a local tavern
Wednesday, June 3rd
10.00-13.00 Keynote lecture, and presentation of papers
13.00-17.30 Lunch, siesta or swimming on the beach
17.30-20.30 Presentation of papers
21.00 Dinner at a local tavern
Thursday, June 4th
9.30 Guided tour to the archaeological sites of Phaestos and Gortys
19.30 Presentation of local cuisine and tasting at Kamilari (South Crete)
Friday, June 5th
9.30 Guided tour to the archaeological site of Knossos
19.30 Presentation of local cuisine and tasting at Avthou (East Crete)
Saturday, June, 6th
Departure
PARALLEL ACTIVITIES
A fishing expedition will be organised with the aid of local fishermen
who will take us in their boats for fishing in the bay at night.
Exposition of 'fish-art' and photographs of ancient fish-cultures
Exposition of local food products
Exposition of fish and seafood products
LOCALITY
The conference will take place at Kamilari, in the south of Crete.
Kamilari is a small village situated on a hill opposite to the Minoan
site of Phaestos, within 2 km distance from the beach and 60 km from
Heraklion, the largest town on Crete.
Links about Kamilari:
http://www.interkriti.org/timbaki/kamilari.htm
http://www.uk.digiserve.com/mentor/minoan/kamilari.htm
http://lettere.unive.it/vecchio_sito_2006/materiale_didattico/archeologia_egea/6.htm
foto safari
Minoan sites
Crete Map
TRAVEL
Kamilari is a one-hour drive from the Heraklion airport, to which
there are direct flights from several European airports.
Alternatively, one can have a stopover in Athens or Thessaloniki.
Arrival: A shuttle service will be provided from Heraklion airport to
the conference site. Please let us know your exact arrival details
ahead of time, so that we can schedule your transfer to Kamilari.
Departure: Shuttle service will be provided from Kamilari to
Heraklion, Saturday, June 6th.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation has been reserved in nice pensions at Kamilari. There is
choice between a room, a studio or a house:
Rooms, accommodating 1-2 people. In all rooms there is WC with shower
or bath, refrigerator, and air-conditioning.
Studios, accommodating 2-3 people. All studios have balcony,
kitchenette with refrigerator and cooking facilities, WC with shower
or bath, and air-conditioning.
Houses, accommodating 4-5 people. Houses also have a swimming pool.
The average accommodation price per person is 20-45 Euros/day without
breakfast.
OTHER FACILITIES
Access to internet will be available with a small charge
28th Conference
Fish and Seafood
Anthropological and Nutritional Perspectives
Kamilari Crete Greece
31st May to 6th June 2009
Organisation
Prof. Nikolaos I. Xirotiris, Laboratory of Anthropology Demokritos
University of Thrace Komotini e-mail
As. Prof. Antonia Matala, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Harokopio University Athens e-mail
As. Prof. Nena Galanidou, Department of History and Archaeology
University of Crete Rethymno e-mail
Kostas Zafeiris, PhD, Laboratory of Anthropology Demokritos
University of Thrace Komotini
Christina Papageorgopoulou, PhD, Seminar f. Ur- Fruehgeschichte,
University of Basel, Switzerland
THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE
The meeting aims to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the role
of fish and seafood in the human diet from ancient times to the
present. Contributions will cover, but will not necessarily be
restricted to, one of the following themes:
Fish and seafood as a dietary component
Fish biology in relation to nutritional value
Fish and palaeodiets
Fish and seafood in archaeology and art
Symbolic and ideological uses of fish
Impact of fish and seafood consumption on health
Culinary aspects of fish and preservation techniques
Safety aspects of fish consumption
The problem of fish availability in the near future
Industrial production of fish
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME May/June 2009
Sunday, May 31st Arrival
Welcome dinner
Monday, June 1st
9.00-10.00 Registration
10.00-13.00 Keynote lecture, and presentation of papers
13.00-17.30 Lunch, siesta or swimming on the beach
17.30-20.30 Presentation of papers
21.00 Dinner at a local tavern
Tuesday, June 2nd
10.00-13.00 Keynote lecture, and presentation of papers
13.00-17.30 Lunch, siesta or swimming on the beach
17.30-20.30 Presentation of papers
21.00 Dinner at a local tavern
Wednesday, June 3rd
10.00-13.00 Keynote lecture, and presentation of papers
13.00-17.30 Lunch, siesta or swimming on the beach
17.30-20.30 Presentation of papers
21.00 Dinner at a local tavern
Thursday, June 4th
9.30 Guided tour to the archaeological sites of Phaestos and Gortys
19.30 Presentation of local cuisine and tasting at Kamilari (South Crete)
Friday, June 5th
9.30 Guided tour to the archaeological site of Knossos
19.30 Presentation of local cuisine and tasting at Avthou (East Crete)
Saturday, June, 6th
Departure
PARALLEL ACTIVITIES
A fishing expedition will be organised with the aid of local fishermen
who will take us in their boats for fishing in the bay at night.
Exposition of 'fish-art' and photographs of ancient fish-cultures
Exposition of local food products
Exposition of fish and seafood products
LOCALITY
The conference will take place at Kamilari, in the south of Crete.
Kamilari is a small village situated on a hill opposite to the Minoan
site of Phaestos, within 2 km distance from the beach and 60 km from
Heraklion, the largest town on Crete.
Links about Kamilari:
http://www.interkriti.org/timbaki/kamilari.htm
http://www.uk.digiserve.com/mentor/minoan/kamilari.htm
http://lettere.unive.it/vecchio_sito_2006/materiale_didattico/archeologia_egea/6.htm
foto safari
Minoan sites
Crete Map
TRAVEL
Kamilari is a one-hour drive from the Heraklion airport, to which
there are direct flights from several European airports.
Alternatively, one can have a stopover in Athens or Thessaloniki.
Arrival: A shuttle service will be provided from Heraklion airport to
the conference site. Please let us know your exact arrival details
ahead of time, so that we can schedule your transfer to Kamilari.
Departure: Shuttle service will be provided from Kamilari to
Heraklion, Saturday, June 6th.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation has been reserved in nice pensions at Kamilari. There is
choice between a room, a studio or a house:
Rooms, accommodating 1-2 people. In all rooms there is WC with shower
or bath, refrigerator, and air-conditioning.
Studios, accommodating 2-3 people. All studios have balcony,
kitchenette with refrigerator and cooking facilities, WC with shower
or bath, and air-conditioning.
Houses, accommodating 4-5 people. Houses also have a swimming pool.
The average accommodation price per person is 20-45 Euros/day without
breakfast.
OTHER FACILITIES
Access to internet will be available with a small charge