Archaeological Museum of Kavala, Archaeological museum in Eastern Macedonia, Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Kavala displays artifacts from ancient settlements including Neapolis, Amphipolis, Oisyme, and Galypsos across several exhibition spaces. The collection spans objects from different historical periods across the region.
The museum was founded in 1934 and relocated to its current location in 1964 to house the region's archaeological discoveries. The building itself was designed by architects Dimitrios Fatouros and Ioannis Triantafyllidis.
The permanent exhibition shows how the region developed from Neolithic times through the Roman period, with clay figurines, sarcophagi, and coins of Macedonian kings displayed across the museum's various rooms.
The museum is located on Erythrou Stavrou Street and opens Tuesday through Sunday with hours varying by season. It is helpful to check opening times in advance and allow enough time for a complete visit through all exhibition areas.
The museum's atrium displays two full-height columns from an early 5th century BC Ionic temple made from white marble quarried on nearby Thassos island. These rare architectural remnants reveal the craftsmanship and resources available to the ancient settlements.
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