Archaeological Museum of Marathon
The findings of the Archaeological Museum of Marathon cover a time span from the Neolithic to the late Roman period.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1975 Constructed.
2004 Renovated.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
The findings cover a time span from the Neolithic to the late Roman period. They are developed in 5 halls and a covered patio, and come from the Panos Cave in Oinoe, the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods, the tombs of the Athenians and Plataeans Marathon fighters, and from the wider Marathon area, both from historical and prehistoric times. The section of the part of the Trophy with the Ionian capital, which was erected in Marathon after the battle with the Persians, is of special importance. The museum also includes the Tombs of the Bronze Age.
What I can't see
One of the sections of the museum is dedicated to the era of Herodes Atticus. Herodes Atticus was a great votarist of Athens, a benefactor and sophist of Roman times and a landowner in the area.
Info
- Phone: +30 22940 55155
Bibliography
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3542
Last visit 17/5/2018
