Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis: Unveiling Ancient Macedonia

The Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis, located near the Strymon River, serves as a gateway to the ancient city founded in 437 BC. The museum's exhibits span a wide chronological range, from prehistoric times to late antiquity, revealing the daily life, art, and customs of Amphipolis' ancient inhabitants. The museum's construction, which took place between 1984 and 1995, is divided into several areas, including exhibition rooms, offices, a conference room, and a warehouse. The artifacts on display were discovered in the surrounding area of ancient Amphipolis. Visitors can explore collections of pottery, sculptures, inscriptions, and coins. Significant exhibits include artifacts from the Tomb of Amphipolis, which has provided insights into Macedonian art and culture. Highlights include mosaics, wall paintings, armory, and tools that reflect the artistic prowess and technological advancements of ancient Macedonians. The museum also features finds from ancient Argilos and Eion, along with wall panels that recount the history of Amphipolis and its surrounding area. Among the museum's special exhibits are a golden wreath with olive leaves and a silver urn discovered in an unlooted tomb dating back to the late 5th/early 4th century BC, believed to belong to the Spartan General Brasidas. The museum also displays an 18th-century historians' correspondence about ancient Amphipolis, along with photographs of the unearthing and restoration of the Lion of Amphipolis in 1913.