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National Archaeological Museum of Athens - Prehistoric Collection

The New York Times has recently (April 2008) published an article on Athens. In it there is a reference to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens: "In neighboring Exarcheia, the renovated National Archaeological Museum (Patission 44; 30-210-821-7724) has classical sculptures and gold treasures from Mycenae". We think of this reference as being the Understatement of the century!

 Athens National Archaeological Museum:
Exhibit 624. Gold death-mask, known as
the 'mask of Agamemnon'. (Grave V,
Grave Circle A, Mycenae, 16th century BC)

This is because the Greek National Archaeological Museum in Athens is rightfully considered to be not only the most important, yet also one of the richest archaeological museums in the world in terms of containing Ancient Greek Art! Please refer to the relevant Album as proof of how much right we are!

The Greek National Archaeological Museum is housed in a neoclassical building designed by the noted German architect Ernst Ziller in 1889. It houses perhaps the most impressive collection of ancient Greek treasures in the world. The neoclassical design of the exterior tries its best to keep up with the true Greek classic style of the works it houses. This museum includes the golden so-called "Mask of Agamemnon", excavated by Heinrich Schliemann at ancient Mycenae, the bronze "boy jockey" of Artemision that somehow stayed in great condition despite being fished out of the sea, and a range of excellent sculptures, pottery, furniture and jewellery.

Further wonderful inclusions are:

  • Prehistoric items/Ruins
  • Sculpture
  • Pottery and Minor art
  • Bronzes
  • Egyptian Art

Operating Hours are as follows:
Monday 13.00-19.30
Tuesday-Sunday 08.30-15.00

Telephone Contact: 210/821-7717 Address: 44, 28th Oktovriou (Patission) Ave, Athens, Greece


Note: Given the huge number of exhibits, this album on the National Archaeological Museum of Athens is progressing step by step: Please visit this Album from time to time to see it growing!
(Photos: Michael Tziotis)

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Gallery IV / Mycenaean Civilization / Mycenae / Grave Circle B / Finds from Grave Gamma and Delta, 17th-16th cent. BC

National Archaeological Museum: Gallery IV / Grave Circle B / Finds from Grave Gamma and Delta, Mycenae, 17th-16th cent. BC (General Photo of Window)

National Archaeological Museum: Gallery IV / Grave Circle B / Finds from Grave Gamma and Delta, Mycenae, 17th-16th cent. BC (General Photo of Window)
8709. Electrum (gold and silver alloy) death-mask of a man, the only one discovered in Grave Circle B. Grave Gamma

8709. Electrum (gold and silver alloy) death-mask of a man, the only one discovered in Grave Circle B. Grave Gamma
8703, 8704. Gold cups with grooved decoration. Grave Gamma

8703, 8704. Gold cups with grooved decoration. Grave Gamma
8702, 8707.  Ivory comb and a gold plaque of the 'knee-band' type. Grave Gamma

8702, 8707. Ivory comb and a gold plaque of the 'knee-band' type. Grave Gamma
8698, 8713, 9185. Marble sword pommels and one of ivory. Grave Gamma

8698, 8713, 9185. Marble sword pommels and one of ivory. Grave Gamma
8699, 8705. Beak-spouted jug with bird motif on the shoulder next to (8705) a Gold band, possibly a belt or suspension strap. Grave Gamma

8699, 8705. Beak-spouted jug with bird motif on the shoulder next to (8705) a Gold band, possibly a belt or suspension strap. Grave Gamma
8700, 8716. Clay cup (Grave Gamma) next to flint arrow-heads (Grave Delta)

8700, 8716. Clay cup (Grave Gamma) next to flint arrow-heads (Grave Delta)
8710. Long bronze sword with ornate gold hilt revetment, decorated with spirals and ending in lion-heads. Grave Delta

8710. Long bronze sword with ornate gold hilt revetment, decorated with spirals and ending in lion-heads. Grave Delta


Griffins (imaginary creatures with the head and wings of an eagle and a lion's body) adorn the blade. Here you see only the hilt; to see the full length of the sword, please refer to the general photo of this Window
8711. Bronze bowl. Grave Delta

8711. Bronze bowl. Grave Delta
8712. Short bronze sword with silver nails on the hilt. Grave Delta

8712. Short bronze sword with silver nails on the hilt. Grave Delta
8715. Amphoriskos with spiral decoration. Grave Delta

8715. Amphoriskos with spiral decoration. Grave Delta

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