The Mediterranean: Cradle of Civilization and World Economic Center

The Athens Institute is organizing a Microsymposium on “The Mediterranean: Cradle of Civilization and World Economic Center” as part of the 18^th Annual International Conference on Mediterranean Studies, 14-18 April 2025, Athens, Greece.

This micro symposium aims to explore the historical, economic, cultural, and social relevance of the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Nostrum) from the onset of the Neolithic Revolution to the present day. It will highlight how, for millennia, this region was a key axis for human development, hosting the first urban civilizations and maintaining its influence throughout history, even after the shift of the economic center towards the Atlantic in the 17^th century. You may participate as a presenter of one paper and/or an attendee.

Please submit an abstract (email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 17 December 2024 to: Dr. Pedro Fernández Sánchez, Associate Professor, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Spain and Dr. María del Carmen García Centeno, Associate Professor, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Spain.

Abstracts should include the following: Title of Paper, Full Name (s), Affiliation, Current Position, an email address, and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission. Decisions are reached within 4 weeks.

Fee structure information is available on www.atiner.gr/fees.

Special arrangements will be made with a local hotel for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate (please book in advance, at least 2 months before). In addition, a number of special events will be organized which give a great opportunity to further discuss the issues presented at the microsymposium. From the Athens Institute’s long experience these events bring together scholars from different countries and disciplines which may result to research collaborations and joint publications. These events include a pragmatic symposium (as organized in Ancient Athens but fine-tuned to synchronous ethics), a special one-day educational island tour, a Mycenae and island of Poros visit, an Athens educational walking tour, a day trip to Delphi, and an ancient Corinth and Cape Sounion visit. Details of the social program are available here.