EUMEDIS Initiative MEDA Programme “Tourist itineraries following the ancient trade routes of the Mediterranean: trade and culture, a bridge between civilizations” TECLA

Project “Networked journeys” EUMEDIS Initiative MEDA Programme 6 Countries involved Egypt Greece Italy Malta Morocco Turkey

Project “Networked journeys” EUMEDIS Initiative MEDA Programme General objectives To enhance the sense of proximity of culture in the Mediterranean areas To make the world of archaeology more accessible thanks to the use of new technologies General increase in income and entrepreneurial growth To award professional status to the activities in the archaeological sector, by also improving the quality of services and products. To create a network of permanent co- operation between local authorities, enterprises and research institutes

Project “Networked journeys” EUMEDIS Initiative MEDA Programme Specific objectives Increase tourist flows linked to archaeological areas situated along the ancient trade routes of the Mediterranean Increase in commerce, in particular for arts and crafts enterprises specialising in the archaeological sector

Project “Networked journeys” EUMEDIS Initiative MEDA Programme Subprojects 1. Mapping of resources present in the archaeological areas identified 2. Creation of cultural tourist packages 3. Euro-Mediterranean seal of quality for art and craft products linked to archaeological areas 4. Creation of online bookshop for the sale of art and craft products 5. Creation of a Remote Exchange Point for archaeological tourism in the Mediterranean 6. Trainer training

Project “Networked journeys” EUMEDIS Initiative MEDA Programme Expected results Create a network of archaeological areas situated in the Mediterranean and market the touristic and cultural resources by means of a Web Portal Increase in income and entrepreneurial growth Re-orientation of tourist flows towards minor sites Re-qualification of the activities of artists and craftsmen