Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Archaeological museum in Heraklion, Greece.
Description
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. The collection spans objects from over five millennia, organized across thematic halls.
History
The first rooms to house the finds were established in 1883. The current building was completed in the first half of the 20th century, following designs by architect Patroklos Karantinos.
Culture
Visitors today walk among painted frescoes and ritual vessels that were once used in daily ceremonies on the island. The building itself became a center where local scholars and international researchers gather to study finds from nearby excavation sites.
Practical
The museum opens during summer from April to October between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and during winter from November to March between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wheelchair users can reach all areas.
Did you know?
The famous Phaistos Disc is displayed here, a round clay tablet with an undeciphered spiral script. Many of the painted wall frescoes were assembled from multiple fragments and show scenes from life thousands of years ago.
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