EART • FORT
Architecture of Early and Transitional Artillery Fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean (15th - early 16th century)
1st INTERNATIONAL MEETING
Patras, 11 – 13 June, 2026
UNIVERSITY OF PATRAS | DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
The Conference
The Department of Architecture of the University of Patras, in collaboration with scholars specializing in fortified architecture, is organizing the 1st International Scientific Meeting: Architecture of Early and Transitional Artillery Fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean (15th - early 16th century). The conference will take place in person at the University of Patras, 11–13 June 2026.The conference aims to address issues related to the architecture, history, and technology of fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean, following the gradual establishment of artillery in fortified architecture (early 15th to early 16th century). This pivotal period marks the transition from medieval defensive structures to the advanced fortifications of the bastioned system.The Scientific Committee intends to consolidate recent research in this critical yet comparatively underexplored field, raise specific issues related to fortified architecture, and contribute to the scholarly understanding and promotion of the period’s architectural heritage.The event is addressed to the academic community and is open to all those interested in the architectural heritage of fortifications. Languages: Greek and English. Online attendance will be available.
Thematic Sessions
During the conference 46 invited scholars from the scientific fields of Architecture, History, Archaeology, Monument Restoration, Military Science, and Philology—representing universities, research institutions, and heritage authorities – will present 33 papers organized under the following themes:• Architecture of early and transitional artillery fortifications
• Artillery technology
• Historical context of early and transitional artillery fortifications
• Fortified architecture and urbanism
• Terminology of fortified architecture and artillery in GreekA special dedicated round-table session will address issues concerning the translation and standardization of artillery-related architectural terminology in Greek.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Stavros Mamaloukos
Dr. Architect Engineer, MA in Conservation Studies, Professor, Department of Architecture, University of PatrasXeni Simou
Dr. Architect Engineer, MSc in Conservation of Monuments and Sites, Department of Architecture, University of PatrasKaterina Manousou–Ntella
Dr. Architect Engineer, DSA Architecture et Patrimoine, Former Head of the Department of Studies and Works, Service of Modern Monuments and Technical Works of the DodecaneseMyrto Veikou
Byzantinist, PhD, Assistant Professor of Byzantine Archaeology, Department of History and Archaeology, University of PatrasPloutarchos Theocharidis
Architect Engineer – Restoration Architect, Former Architect, Ephorate of Antiquities of Chalkidiki and Mount Athos
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Stavros MamaloukosXeni SimouMyrto VeikouMichail Papavarnavas
Architect PhD - Restoration Architect, Adjunct professor, Department of Architecture University of Patras
The Poster
Invitation
Conference Program
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Abstracts
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Info
1st INTERNATIONAL MEETINGArchitecture of Early and Transitional Artillery Fortifications
in the Eastern Mediterranean (15th - early 16th century)Patras, 11 – 13 June, 2026UNIVERSITY OF PATRAS
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
zoom link
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https://upatras-gr.zoom.us/j/96252454859?pwd=1O5xGQqqk8zikxfd5MEQGRVJv8P43J.1
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venue hall
STUDIO S5 - LECTURE HALL
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF PATRAS
RIO, GREECE
Contact
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Organizers & Sponsors
The conference is sponsored by the Non-profit Civil Company for Culture and Welfare AEGEAS (premium sponsor), MODY ELKE - University of Patras, Region of Western Greece, Technical Chamber of Greece- Regional Department of Western Greece and Dalkafouki Oikos and is organized under the auspices and support of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Achaea and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Aetoloacarnania and Lefkada.
