Archaeological Museums

The island's archaeological importance is highlighted through museums and archaeological collections. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion houses the most important findings of the Minoan civilization. Treasures dating back from the Neolithic to the Roman Era can also be viewed in the archaeological museum of Chania, Rethymnon, Sitia, Kissamos, Ierapetra and Archanes. The new museums of Messara and Ancient Eleftherna are in operation, while the museum of Agios Nikolaos is under maintenance. Important local archaeological Collections operate at in Myrtos and Gazi.

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Archaeological Collection of Malevizi

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The Archaeological Collection of Malevizi exhibits about 500 ancient objects, dating all from the seasons of Cretan antiquity. The majority of the exhibits come from the collection of Metaxas, which was maintained by Nikolaos Metaxas from 1959 to 1997.

Archaeological Museum of Eleftherna

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The Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is the first museum inside and archaeological site in Crete, as it is located next to the ancient city of Eleftherna. The three halls of the museum host the whole history of Eleftherna from 3000 BC city to 1300 AD with everyday objects and artworks.

Archaeological Collection of Myrtos

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The Archaeological and Folklore Collection of Myrtos operates since 2001 and hosts mainly the collection of George Dimitrianakis. The archaeological exhibition includes some of the findings of the archaeological sites of Pirgos, Fournou Korifi, but also some other places of the region.

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Archaeological Museums

Archaeological Collection of Malevizi

Archaeological Museum of Eleftherna

Archaeological Collection of Myrtos

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