Archaeological Museum Heraklion Crete

It houses the most important and representative finds of the Minoan civilization. The foundation of the first museum (1904-1912) is owed to the efforts of two Cretan archaeologists, Joseph Chatzidakis and Stephanos Xanthoudides, Ephors of the Archaeological Service. It housed the valuable finds from Crete until 1937, when the construction of the modern, antiseismic building was begun. Thanks to the efforts of Prof. Nicolaos Platon, the treasures of the museum survived during World War II, although the building was seriously damaged. 

Contact
Archaeological Museum of Crete
2 Xanthoudidou Street
71202 Heraklion Crete
Greece
Tel: +30 2810 224630, 280370
Fax: +30 2810 332610

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