1. The document discusses the concept of "antiquisation" in Macedonia from 1996 to 2009, referring to increased focus on ancient Macedonian heritage and symbolism. 2. It notes the government financing of archaeological excavations during this period. 3. Examples are given of how antiquisation manifested through new building designs, public monuments, and national symbols that evoked ancient Macedonia. 4. The emergence of antiquisation in new media like blogs and how it related to digital representation of Macedonian archaeology online are also examined.

1. Glocal: Inside Social Media New York University, Skopje October 15-17, 2009 Dimitrovska Vasilka University of Belgrade From transition to antiquisation, through and beyond the new media in Macedonia

2. 1996-2006 Government (Ministry of culture) financing the excavations Transitional period

3. 2007 - Is it a new era for Macedonian archaeology? Post-transitional period Government (Ministry of culture) financing the excavations, again!

4. 2009 Terminology in Macedonian language “ Antiquisation“ “ Bucephalization"

5. EUROPE “ Antiquisation“ Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 1806 Ancient Italy- Ovid Banished From Rome Turner 1838

6. EUROPE “ Antiquisation“ British Museum, London Rape of The Sabine Women Jacques-Louis David, 1799

7. Republic of Macedonia “ Antiquisation“

8. Letter From Macedonia: Owning Alexander http://www.archaeology.org/ Photo : Matthew Brunwasser Statues in the front of the Government's building

9. New names National arena and main airport

10. The object will be replica of British Museum New building for the court, museum and archives

11. Simulation of the statue dedicated to the Alexander the Great in the main square of Skopje

12. Statue of Alexander the Great in Prilep Front cover of the official Tourist guide for Skopje

13. Investment in the culture and cultural heritage Financially supported by current Government

14. The term Antiquisation in NEW MEDIA

16. First use of the term antiquisation in New Media 16 February 2009

17. First use of the term antiquisation in New Media 17 February 2009

18. First use of the term antiquisation in New Media 17 February 2009

19. First use of the term antiquisation in blogs 18 February 2009

21. Republic of Macedonia Archaeology vs. NEW MEDIA

22. 1996 Internet (r)evolution vs. Archaeological map of Macedonia

23. 1996 Domain macedonia.com Problem for Macedonian archaeology?

25. Only 6 web sites Archaeology in Republic of Macedonia and New Media 5,000 registered archaeological sites Vardarski Rid Kokino Skopjes Fortress Tumba Madzari Carevi Kuli Taor

32. Macedonian Archaeological Science Society http://mand.org.mk

33. Centre for Digitisation of National Heritage http:// www.cdnh.edu.mk /

34. Centre for Digitisation of National Heritage This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior permission

35. Information about Macedonian archaeology - journals - daily newspapers - specialized newspapers - web portals - projects - blogs INTERNET

36. Conclusion

37. http://globalvoicesonline.org/ Macedonia: Alexander the Great as Media Bait

38. From transition to antiquisation Thought the New Media

39. From tradition to antiquisation Avatars of Macedonian you tube users

40. From tradition to antiquisation Beyond the New Media

41. Is there Antiquisation in Republic of Macedonia?

42. Thank you for your time Dimitrovska Vasilka http://arheo.com.mk e-mail: info@arheo.com.mk