The Attalos stoa Museum, Athens is the best place to know what the city has gone through in its history of thousands of years. The Attalos stoa Museum, Athens is situated in the Stoa of Attalos, which is a remodeled edifice of approximately 150 B.C. The typical characteristic of The Attalos stoa Museum, Athens is its exhibitions. The exhibits are all linked with the Athenian Democracy, as the Agora was the focus of the city's public life.
The Attalos stoa Museum, Athens was brought out during the mines, which was executed by the Greek Archaeological Society during the years between 1859 and 1902. In the year1953 and 56, this museum was rebuilt so as to house the finds from the excavations at the Agora. In the year 1957, the Greek state accepted accountability for the management and protection of the museum and the archaeological site.
The Attalos stoa Museum, Athens has rich collections. The collections include finds from the deposits, wells, workshops, burials and sanctuaries from 4th millennium B.C. to 7th century B.C. You can also see the collections of clay, bronze, bone, ivory, and glass objects during 6th century B.C. to 3rd century A.D. The sculptures date back to 6th century B.C. to 3rd century A.D. You can also see large number of coins from the 6th century B.C. to 1831 A.D. The collections of pottery are from 6th century B.C. to 6th century A.D. The inscriptions date back to 5th century B.C. to 2nd century A.D.
Various items that was included in The Attalos stoa Museum, Athens go back 5th to 2nd century B.C. Clay lamps of 7th century B.C will astound you. The intricate handwork is mind blowing. Objects, which were found in a deep well of 10th to 1st century, are rich in historical importance. Pottery of the Byzantine period and the Turkish occupation is also included in the collections of The Attalos stoa Museum, Athens. The collection of amphora date back to 6th century B.C. and Byzantine period.
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