Archaeological Museum Beit Miriam, Archaeological museum at Palmachim Airbase, Israel
The Archaeological Museum Beit Miriam houses artifacts recovered from coastal sites and cave excavations dating from prehistoric to Byzantine times. The collection includes pottery vessels, ancient coins, and maritime anchors that illustrate daily life and trade practices of past civilizations.
The museum was established to preserve artifacts spanning from the Chalcolithic period through the Byzantine era, with many pieces coming from cave sites and coastal excavations. Its collections document how settlements and trade developed along this Mediterranean region over thousands of years.
The exhibits show how different ancient peoples connected through trade by displaying pottery and objects from various groups who lived along the coast. These items reveal how maritime networks linked communities across the Mediterranean region.
The museum operates within an active military airbase, so advance arrangements must be made before visiting. Plan ahead and contact the facility to confirm availability and obtain access instructions.
The museum houses a specialized collection focused on maritime archaeology and coastal settlement history. This emphasis on seafaring connections and trade routes across the Mediterranean offers a different perspective than most regional museums.
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