Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Technology museum in Katakolo, Greece
The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Katakolo houses around 300 working replicas of devices from the ancient world spanning 2000 BC to the end of classical times. The collection includes functional models of clocks, pumps, automated theatres, and various mechanical contraptions from different periods.
The collection grew from about 22 years of research during which Kostas Kotsanas studied ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and depictions on pottery to understand historical devices. He then built accurate working replicas based on these sources to show how the original inventions functioned.
The exhibits reveal how ancient Greeks applied their knowledge to solve everyday problems through mechanical devices and automated systems. These objects show a practical mindset that valued both engineering skill and mathematical thinking.
The venue sits directly opposite the train station in Katakolo, making it convenient to visit when arriving by rail. Audio-visual displays and hands-on demonstrations are available in Greek and English to help you understand how each device works.
A special section contains 27 different ancient timekeeping devices, including the water clock of Ctesibius, showing how Greeks developed precision mechanics centuries before modern times. These clocks operate using the same principles as their ancient counterparts.
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