Archaeological Museum of Thebes, Archaeological museum in Thebes, Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Thebes is a museum in a Greek city that houses objects spanning several thousand years. The collection ranges from the Paleolithic period to the Post Byzantine era and presents these finds in contemporary display spaces.
The museum was founded in 1894 and was first housed in military barracks before relocating during the 20th century. Its current building with modern layout was established in 2007 after the collection had been moved and reorganized several times.
The collection displays artifacts from across Boeotia that reveal how ancient people in this region lived, worked, and worshipped. These pieces show the development of one of the Mediterranean's most influential civilizations.
The museum is open most days, but hours vary by season with shorter times in winter and extended hours in summer. It is helpful to check the opening times before your visit since the museum has regular closures.
The collection includes a rare Hellenistic encaustic painting on marble from the 1st century BC that shows a young man named Theodoros. This work is noteworthy because few examples of this ancient painting technique have survived.
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