Archaeological Museum of Ioannina
Archaeological museum in Ioannina, Greece
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The Archaeological Museum of Ioannina is a museum located in Litharitsa Park in the centre of Ioannina, Greece.
EstablishedAugust 1, 1970
DirectorKostantinos Soueref
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| Established | August 1, 1970 |
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| Location | Ioannina, Greece |
| Type | Archaeological museum |
| Director | Kostantinos Soueref |
| Website | http://www.amio.gr/ |
The museum contains many artifacts unearthed in the surrounding area such as Palaeolithic tools, from Kokkinopilos, Asprochaliko and Kastritsa, the ruins of Dodoni and ancient cemeteries such as Vitsa and the Oracle of Acheron. The museum also has many inscriptions, headstones, and a collection of coins.
The building was designed by Greek architect Aris Konstantinidis (1913-1993).
External links
- Official site (Greek only) / slideshow
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism / (in Greek)
- University of Ioaninna
- www.about-ioannina.gr *www.ioannina-portal.gr
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