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The Archaeological and Folklore Collection of Myrtos, which has been operating since 2001 in a specially designed space in the center of the settlement, was established on the basis of the collection of the educator Georgios Dimitrianakis, a pioneer in the systematic recording and preservation of the cultural heritage of the region. His contribution was decisive in the recognition and promotion of the archaeological sites of Pyrgos and Fournos Koripi, where important Minoan settlements were identified.
The archaeological section of the museum contains selected finds from the above sites and the surrounding area: pottery, stone tools, figurines and other objects that document the material culture of the Minoans and allow the reconstruction of aspects of everyday and social life during the Early and Middle Bronze Age.
The folklore collection documents aspects of recent local history with agricultural tools, household objects, photographic material and historical documents from the occupation period. The presentation of the material follows a thematic and chronological organization, which enhances its museological function.
A special place is occupied by the architectural model of the Minoan settlement of Fournos Korifi, the work of Professor John Atkinson, made to an exact scale (1:40). It is an interpretive tool of high pedagogical value, contributing to the visualization of archaeological information in a documented but accessible way.
*The photos are sourced from the Myrtos Community mirtoscrete.gr.
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Myrtos, Ierapetra, Lasithi
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