STARC is committed to cross-disciplinary approaches in the study and protection of artistic and architectural heritage in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean. Center researchers are engaging an array of scientific and technological tools and applications that can offer new knowledge to major research questions in the history and archaeology of Cyprus and the broader region.

Furthermore, the inter-disciplinary exploration of art and architecture leads to new knowledge that contributes to their preservation for future generations. Additionally, it promotes tourism and educational interest in the island, thus contributing to job creation and education. A network of close collaborations with local archaeological and cultural heritage authorities, museums, as well as, research and academic institutions museums provide the necessary research framework in Cyprus. These efforts enhanced through high-level international collaborations, disseminated in presentations/ publications and, co-funded through competitive, private and internal funding.

Interdisciplinary Research, Tools and Applications for Art and Architecture in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean – The Cyprus Institute by ICACH is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.