Managing environmental archaeology: some fresh thoughts on old subjects – the Halmyris fort

Abstract

This paper is part of a larger project regarding the management of Halmyris site to be implemented in the following years. The article is a general view of the actual situation at Halmyris site and of the challenges it raises. It briefly presents the chronology and the actual and factual problems the site faces: consolidation, restoration, risk factors, tourism, monuments and structures protection policy, etc. The involvement of the local authorities and community and the education of the young generation and even of mature individuals are fundamental. It is also of great importance to build a museum on the site and to protect the ruins against natural elements and human actions.

Keywords

• halmyris
• site management
• monuments
• tourism
• education
• museum
• lower danube
• fortifications