ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF BRAURON

The Archaeological Museum of Brauron is only 200 meters from the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Brauronian Artemis, one of the most ancient sanctuaries of Attica. The new permanent exhibition, running according to modern museological and museographic methods rich and varied finds from the excavations in the sanctuary of Vravrona and antiquities from the area of Mesogaias. The exhibition presents the history of Vravrona, the architecture of the sanctuary, the statues of "bears" -Little girls and boys-, votive sculptures, worship and properties of the goddess and the history of Mesogaias. The exhibition area is developed on one level and comprises hall, five rooms and a patio.

 

The Museum also houses, warehouses Storage antiques and maintenance workshops metal, ceramic and lithic finds.

 

Exhibition Units

 

1. Historical development of Brauron. Archaeological site monuments.

2. Establishment of the sanctuary according to the legend. The religious events. Instances of Artemis.

3. Artemis, protector of children

4. Hypostases of Artemis.Various offerings

5. Mesogaia