Heraklion Museum- A Storehouse of Minoan Artifacts, Greece
The Heraklion Museum is one of the best Greek museums in the world. It was built at the site where earlier the Catholic Monastery of Saint Francisco stood. The monastery was destroyed in a natural disaster in 1856. From its humble beginnings as a small grouping of interesting artifacts, the Museum now has a comprehensive collection of Cretan artifacts right from the Neolithic age.
However the primary focus is on the Minoan civilization which flourished in Crete. Some of the most famous archaeological finds are housed here in the Heraklion Museum. The Phaistos Disc is one such amazing find. The fired clay disk contains intricately stamped symbols on both surfaces. Archaeologists are still in doubt as to what the symbols stand for and what the disk was intended for.
It is, to date, one of the unsolved mysteries from the ancient Minoan culture. I learnt quite a bit about ancient Minoan art and history during my holidays here. The figurine of the Minoan snake Goddess is another famous exhibit here. The well defined clothing of this figurine gives a glimpse into the styles followed in ancient times. A famous fresco “King with Lily Crown” has been in the news after it was found that the fragments of the original piece have been put together incorrectly to form a very different final representation.
A visit to the museum is definitely a must include on any Greece itinerary for the sheer historical value it can add to the trip. Check beforehand through some reliable sources to find out if all the rooms are open for viewing to avoid disappointment.
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