The prehistoric collections of the National Archaeological
Museum are unique. You can see objects from the Cycladic islands,
including marble figurines, marble vases in attractive simple forms,
pottery and fresco fragments.
The Hall of Mycenean Antiquities has a spectacular
collection of gold objects found in the shaft graves of Mycenae as
well as other grave goods in bronze, silver and ivory.
The Sculpture Collections include archaic statues,
grave stelai decorated in relief, classical bronze statues, pedimental
sculptures from temples.
On the upper floor of the museum there is the largest
collection from all periods of Greek history.
Explore one of the world's greatest museums.
Please note that the museum is closed for renovation and will reopen
in spring 2004.
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