Archaeological Collection of Elateia

About the museum

The Archaeological Collection of Elateia belongs to the Ephorate of Antiquities of Phthiotis and Evrytania and is located in Elateia. Ancient Elateia played an important role in the history of Phocis, thanks to its position between northern and southern Greece and its control of the road that linked Thermopylae with Chaeronea.

The collection displays finds from the ancient town, from the sanctuary of Athena Kranaia and from various sites in western Locris, from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Sub-Mycenaean period. A partial ground plan of a Neolithic house and the plan of a Mycenaean chamber tomb with grave goods, from excavations of the cemeteries of the area, are presented. From historical times, impressive female busts and theatrical masks stand out, from the cemeteries of Avon, Elateia and Tithorea.

Highlights

• Finds from ancient Elateia and the sanctuary of Athena Kranaia
• Reconstruction of a Neolithic house
• Plan of a Mycenaean chamber tomb with grave goods
• Female busts and theatrical masks from the cemeteries

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση της Αρχαιολογικής Συλλογής – Finds from ancient Elateia, the sanctuary of Athena Kranaia and western Locris, from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Sub-Mycenaean period.

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Φθιώτιδας και Ευρυτανίας

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is about 5 minutes on foot from the centre of Elateia. From Lamia the drive by car takes about 50 minutes.

Amenities & dining

There are toilets.

Events & venue rental

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