Pathways to Know and Sidetracks to Forget: Walking and the Montane Cultural Landscape of Zagori (Northwestern Greece)

Walking through Zagori's cultural landscape reveals distinct pathways of heritage interpretation, from historical travel accounts to modern archaeological surveys. This study highlights how different ways of engaging with the landscape—whether through dwelling, inhabiting, or gazing—shape our understanding and memory of place. By analyzing past and present walking practices, it uncovers contrasting attitudes toward heritage, illustrating a dynamic interplay between remembering and forgetting. The research employs a comparative approach, drawing on primary sources, contemporary interpretations, and field observations to elucidate the multifaceted nature of Zagori's montane cultural landscape.

Moudopoulos-Athanasiou, F. (2023). Pathways to Know and Sidetracks to Forget: Walking and the Montane Cultural Landscape of Zagori (Northwestern Greece). Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies, 11(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.5325/jeasmedarcherstu.11.1.0001