Archaeological Museum of Chios, Archaeological museum on Michalon Street in Chios, Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Chios is a museum on the Greek island that displays objects from the Neolithic period through Roman times. The exhibition spreads across three floors with a total area of about 1200 square meters and presents discoveries from various ancient sites in the region.
The museum was designed in 1965 by Greek architects Souzána Antonakáki, Dimitris Antonakakis, and Eleni Gousi-Desylla and built between 1966 and 1971. Its collection grew over decades as artifacts from multiple excavation campaigns across the island were brought together.
The museum displays objects from ancient settlements across Chios, including sites like Emporio and Kato Fana. These findings come from excavations conducted over many years by both local archaeologists and research teams from abroad.
The museum is located on the island of Chios and can be reached by public transport or car. Visitors should check current opening hours before visiting, as the building may be closed periodically for renovation work.
The top floor houses a dedicated exhibition with objects from the Mycenaean period, including gold jewelry and pottery from an ancient site. This collection also contains terracotta figures and items connected to burial practices.
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