| The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno |
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This building represents one of the fortified construction works accomplished by the Turks, who chose this location in order to defend the central entrance to the fortress. The archaeological findings are exhibited in the Museum in archaeological order and include the following collections: Late Neolithic and Proto-Minoan findings, mainly vessels, tools and figurines from the Gerani and Melidoni caves. Objects of the Middle-Minoan period found at the archaeological sites of Monasteraki, Apodoulou and Vryssina. Most interesting in this unit are the collection of seals from Monasteraki and the replica of a settlement from the same area. Findings of the Late Minoan period mainly from the cemetery of Armeni, but also from other areas such as Mastabas, Stavromenos, Pangalochori and Syvritos. The objects include bronze tools and weapons, an impressive serrated helmet, a large variety of ceramics, jewellery and cameos, as well as earthenware figurines, one of which depicts the famous goddess with raised hands from Pangalochori. Furthermore, the earthenware urns with floral and geometrical ornaments, mainly finds from the cemetery of Armeni, are also interesting. Findings of the Geometrical - Archaic Period mainly from the archaeological sites of Axos and Eleftherna. Objects from the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman Period, mainly from the areas of Stavromenos and Argyroupolis. This unit boasts Roman oil lamps with various depictions, gold jewellery from the area of Stavromenos and glass vessels from the Hellenistic and Roman period. Collection of coins Figurines from Melidoni and Axos as well as pots of unknown origin from the Classical and Hellenistic period. Inscriptions from the area of Eleftherna Collection of sculptures from the areas of Stavromenos, Eleftherna and Argyroupolis. Address: Opposite the main gate of the Fortetsa. Operation Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday-Sunday: 08.30-15.00 Tickets: Full admission: € 3 Reduced admission: € 2 Telephone: +30 28310-54668 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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