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Kerameikos Archaeological Museum, Archaeological museum in Athens, Greece.

The Kerameikos Archaeological Museum displays funeral sculptures, ceramics, and artifacts discovered during excavations of the ancient Athenian cemetery.

The museum, established in 1938, houses findings from systematic excavations conducted by the German Archaeological Institute at the principal burial ground of ancient Athens.

The collection includes marble gravestones, funeral offerings, and pottery that demonstrate burial practices and craftsmanship throughout different periods of ancient Athens.

Located at 148 Ermou Street, the museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday between 8:00 and 15:00, with tickets including access to the adjacent archaeological site.

The museum preserves numerous intact burial vessels, including white-ground lekythoi with detailed paintings depicting farewell scenes between the living and the deceased.

Location: Regional Unit of Central Athens

Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich

Address: Ermou 148, Athina 105 53, Greece 105 53

Opening Hours: Wtorek-Niedziela 08:00-15:00

Phone: +2103463552

Website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp

GPS coordinates: 37.97800,23.71676

Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:34

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