Since Astypalea is a small island, it has only one museum: the Archaeological Museum in Astypalea village.
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Archaeological Museum of Astypalea |
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The Archaeological Museum of Astipalea was inaugurated in 1998 and is a treasure trove of important archaeological findings ranging from prehistoric period down to the medieval era. |
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There are displays of numerous items found through various excavations conducted throughout the island.
Coins, bronze and stone tools, jewellery, vessels made of clay etc. that are collected from some of the tombs show the existence of civilization in the island from the early Stone Age.
A noteworthy collection of silver coins that are linked to the Classical period, material evidences like votive inscriptions denoting worshipping of ancient |
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You will also find significant inscriptions and literature like letters from the emperor, honorary decrees and other funeral engravings giving vital hints to the history of the island, and so much more valuable finds to see.
There is also quite a large number of collections of statues of men, women, servants and ancient gods that shows the way people lived, dressed and offered their worship during those times. |
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