National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is considered a treasure trove of Greek culture. The collection includes exhibits of Mycenaean, Cycladic masters and artisans, artifacts from the excavations of Tirynthos and Pylos, as well as thousands of finds that date back to prehistoric times.

A large part of the exhibition is associated with mythology and ancient epics. Here you will see a golden burial mask belonging to the Argos king Agamemnon, wall paintings depicting the first Olympic Games, proud statues of powerful gods and cult objects from the sanctuaries of the Acropolis, Dodoni, the Aegean Islands, Crete. History has repeatedly changed the fate of the archaeological museum. At various times, his home was the island of Aegina, the national bank of Greece and finally hidden from the eyes of people natural caves. However, in the run-up to the Olympics in June 2004, the museum reopened its doors in Athens.