Museum kit: Piracy in Ancient Cyclades
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THE KIT
The educational resources available for borrowing, Piracy in ancient Cyclades, was created by the Department of Learning, Impact & Public Engagement of the Museum of Cycladic Art participated as a partner in the research project “The archaeology of piracy in antiquity. Piracy in the Greek Seas from Prehistoric to Roman Times” of NKUA.
It is aimed at children between 8-14 years old and includes material for teachers as well as suggestions for educational activities and games.
THE KIT CONTAINS
Educational booklet
Game board/map with spaces
3D printed objects
IN ACTION
THE GAME
Piracy in the Cyclades
Piracy is a phenomenon as ancient as navigation and trade itself. Already in prehistoric times, from the Late Neolithic and especially during the Early Bronze Age, people were sailing across the Aegean to exchange goods, though these same seafarers could also engage in acts of piracy.
The inhabitants of the Cyclades were skilled sailors and merchants, navigating the Aegean with their ships. Those who were attacked by pirates on their own islands would in turn become pirates themselves, raiding other islands or ships transporting animals and goods across the Aegean.
How to Play the Game
The game board is a map of the Cyclades marked with spaces. Players take on the roles of sailors–pirates, starting their voyage from Milos and aiming to reach Andros. Along the way, they travel between the Cycladic islands and encounter ships, islands, and storms. When landing on an island, a player draws a card and answers a question. A correct answer allows them to play again; a wrong one means they stay where they are. Landing on a storm makes the player lose a turn and sends them one step back. Meeting a ship moves them forward to the next island. The winner is the first player to reach Andros.
Illustrated Cards
These cards are primarily designed for teachers/adults and provide information about the phenomenon of Piracy from prehistoric to Roman times. With these cards, the teacher can craft a narrative to share with the children and build a conceptual timeline that highlights the various periods of antiquity.
Booklet
A booklet providing information about the program ‘The Archaeology of Piracy in Antiquity’ as well as responses to common questions about the topic of ancient piracy.
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GOOD TO KNOW
To make a reservation, please contact the Department of Educational Programs at +30 210 7239438. More information at emarkou@cycladic.gr.
Borrowing the Museum kit is free of charge. Shipment needs to be taken care of by the teacher; shipment costs, in case a carrier is used, are borne by the borrowing school or institution.
For 10 working days, excluding the days of transportation.
Yes, but not more than two in total, as the loan period remains the same.
No. Museum kits are lent only to schools and other institutions located in Greece.
Institutions that offer programs for free.
Instructions and suggestions may be found in the actual Museum kit.
For bookings, please contact the Department of Educational Programs +30 210 7239438. To receive the museum kit, it is required to fill in the form (link) and send it emarkou@cycladic.gr at least three days before lending.
TRAVELLING MUSEUM KITS
The Museum kits are mostly lent to schools. They may also be “adopted” by an institution, company or individual to be offered to a school, university, foundation, or other institution.
In Greece
The Cycladic Museum kits have traveled across most parts of Greece. Some have also been given to institutions such as libraries, museums, and schools.
Abroad
Museum kits may be found abroad in Schools, Universities, Consulates and Embassies in the USA, Canada, Europe, Zimbabwe, and Hong Kong.
