Archaeology Museum, Sparta

This is a small museum in Sparta that is particularly well done. There are artifacts here dating to the neolithic period through the Roman era, from Sparta and the surrounding area.
There are 2 principal galleries. One focuses on life in Sparta during the classical period when they we're known for their intense physical education. They do this by following Leonidas as he grew and worked through the system.
The other gallery shows a collection more typical of archaeological museums: recovered shards, mosaics, jewelry, etc.
The 1st 3 pictures are in the Spartan life section. The 1st picture shows several items, most notably what is called the Leonidas Bust. The 2nd picture is a couple mosaics showing life scenes. The 3rd is an overview of this section.
The rest of the pictures are in the other section. These are artifacts found here but don't necessarily relate to the training regimen.Les mer