Archaeological Museum of Paros
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| Established | 1960 |
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| Location | Parikia, Paros. Greece |
| Type | Archaeological Museum |
The Archaeological Museum of Paros is a museum located in Parikia on Paros, Greece.[1] The museum was founded in 1960 and consists of two rooms and an atrium.[2]
Museum plan
Room A contains Archaic and Classical sculptures. Room B contains pottery, sculptures, and small finds from the Neolithic to the Roman period. The atrium contains sculptures, architectural parts, urns, and a Roman period mosaic floor.[2]
Floor map of the Archaeological Museum of Paros
Notable exhibits
- Parian Marble (The shorter fragment base of the Stele).
- Cycladian Frying Pan
- Gorgon of Paros Marble statue, 6th century BCE.
- Fat (or Naked) Lady of Saliagos. The oldest known Cycladic figurine.
- The Nike of Paros. An early classical depiction of Nike in marble.
- Large amphora, 7th c BC (B2652)
Parian Marble
Cycladian Frying Pan
Gorgon of Paros
Fat (or Naked) Lady of Saliagos
Nike of Paros.jpg.webp)
Large amphora, 7th c BC (B2652)
References
- "Archaeological Museum of Paros". 26 September 2020.
- "Ministry of Culture and Sports | Archaeological Museum of Paros". odysseus.culture.gr. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
External links
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