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  • Deb HorrocksSharon MenneAncient Mediterranean
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    • Day 8
    • Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 9:17 PM
    • ⛅ 77 °F
    • Altitude: 33 ft
    • GreecePort of Piraeus37°56’21” N  23°38’10” E
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    National Archaeology Museum

    August 31, 2024 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F

    There are 37 museums in Athens. The one chosen for our tour was much more interesting than I expected. The art, dating back to the 7th century BC was explained, the different materials used, how movement was depicted, how the faces changed from perfection to realism. The use of gold for masks, helmets out of wild boar tusks, and ritualistic pitchers were all explained.Read more

    Deb Horrocks

    TravelerCeremonial pitchers

    8/31/24Reply
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