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> Conservation of the Roman Thermae in Odessos and the economic crisis
The economic crisis did not spare archeological monuments either. The Odessos Thermae is the largest public building from the Roman period on the Balkan Peninsula. The Thermae are located on the Black sea coast and are exposed to the negative climatic influences and for almost 50 years now have been slowly decaying.
Until last year varying amounts of money had been allotted to conserve separate parts of the Thermae, mainly those, which were in poorest state of ruin. Regardless of the good amounts raised by sold entrance tickets (about 40 000 BGN or 20 000 EUR per year), a small portion of this proceeds was allotted for conservation. There was a single facility of BGN 20 000 (EUR 10 000) extended in 2008. At that time the Bulgarian economy was still in the periphery of the global crisis. No conservation facilities will be extended in 2009. The financing for the Varna museum was cut off by another 10% a few days ago (to reach a total cut off value of 20%). Not only limited finances but their management, too, account for the lack of conservation funds. Even the proceeds from entrance fees gained on the site are used for the needs of other museum units or for other purposes. Regretfully, these latter units are incomparable in importance with the Roman Thermae. This site is now 18 centuries ! old and should be preserved for the coming generations and human heritage. That is why a realistic assessment of its condition is required plus purposeful allotment of larger funds in the forthcoming one or two years. Any other financial policy can be defined as unprofessional.
e-mail: annahara@hotmail.com
CONSERVATION OF THE ROMAN THERMAE IN ODESSOS AND THE ECONOMIC CRISIS
Anna Haralambieva Atanasova - co-organiser: Nathan SchlangerThe economic crisis did not spare archeological monuments either. The Odessos Thermae is the largest public building from the Roman period on the Balkan Peninsula. The Thermae are located on the Black sea coast and are exposed to the negative climatic influences and for almost 50 years now have been slowly decaying.
Until last year varying amounts of money had been allotted to conserve separate parts of the Thermae, mainly those, which were in poorest state of ruin. Regardless of the good amounts raised by sold entrance tickets (about 40 000 BGN or 20 000 EUR per year), a small portion of this proceeds was allotted for conservation. There was a single facility of BGN 20 000 (EUR 10 000) extended in 2008. At that time the Bulgarian economy was still in the periphery of the global crisis. No conservation facilities will be extended in 2009. The financing for the Varna museum was cut off by another 10% a few days ago (to reach a total cut off value of 20%). Not only limited finances but their management, too, account for the lack of conservation funds. Even the proceeds from entrance fees gained on the site are used for the needs of other museum units or for other purposes. Regretfully, these latter units are incomparable in importance with the Roman Thermae. This site is now 18 centuries ! old and should be preserved for the coming generations and human heritage. That is why a realistic assessment of its condition is required plus purposeful allotment of larger funds in the forthcoming one or two years. Any other financial policy can be defined as unprofessional.
e-mail: annahara@hotmail.com
