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Kefalonia
( Kephalonia ) island Greece
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Archaeological
Museum of Argostoli. The museum houses antiquities from the island
of Kephalonia, ranging from the prehistoric to the Roman periods. It also
contains a remarkable collection of Mycenaean finds. The old museum was
destroyed by the earthquakes in 1953 and the new one was built in 1960.
The
most important items of the exhibition are:
Mycenaean
kylix: Conical, footed cup, decorated with cross-hatched triangles. It
was found at the Mycenaean cemetery of Lakkithra and dates from the 12th
century B.C.
Bronze
fibula: The bow is shaped as a row of eight-figured loops. It was found
at the Mycenaean cemetery of Diakata and dates from the 12th century B.C.
Large,
two-handled krater: It has a low foot and is decorated with panelled motives
between the handles. It was found at the cemetery of Diakata and dates
from the 12th century B.C.
Gold
necklace from the Mycenaean cemetery at Lakkithra. It is made of pairs
of gold spirals and was found intentionally twisted. Dated to the 12th
century B.C.
Days-hours
Winter
period : Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Friday: 08:00 - 14:30 Weekends and
Holidays 08:00 - 14:30
From
July 1st to October 31: Daily: 08.30 - 15.00, Monday: closed
Ticket
price 500 Drs.
Telephone
+30-671-28300 |
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