Athens International Airport Archaeological Collection

Summary

The Athens International Airport Archaeological Collection is a museum on level 2 outside security in the main terminal building of Athens International Airport in Spata, Attica, Greece.

Athens International Airport Archaeological Collection
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Established2003
LocationAthens International Airport
Coordinates37°56′11″N 23°56′49″E / 37.9364°N 23.947°E / 37.9364; 23.947
TypeArchaeological
Public transit accessAthens Metro Athens Metro Line 3 Airport
Proastiakos Airport
Websitehttps://www.aia.gr/traveler/airport-information/art-and-culture/permanent-exhibitions

The collection was established in 2003 and houses 177 ancient artefacts which were uncovered during construction work at the site, once a flourishing agricultural area in ancient times.[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Athens airport opens archaeological museum". Ioltravel. July 1, 2003. Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
  2. ^ "Ministry of Culture and Sports | Archaeological Collection in the Athens International Airport". odysseus.culture.gr. Retrieved 2021-12-07.