Prehistoric Settlement of Myrina
The prehistoric settlement of Myrina, at the site of Rachi Nera, a proto-urban centre of the Bronze Age with streets and drains.
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About the museum
Myrina, at the site of “Rachi Nera”, developed into a proto-urban centre mainly in the Early and Middle Bronze Age. At its height, between 2500 and 2000 BC, it is believed to have had 3,000 to 4,000 inhabitants, and it developed in parallel with the settlement of Poliochni.
The settlement had a basic town plan, with streets between the houses and drainage systems with stone-built channels. The houses were spacious and elongated, with two or more rooms. The residential remains, the fortifications and the rich movable finds show dense and systematic occupation; the settlement must have been destroyed several times by earthquakes.
Highlights
- Proto-urban centre of the Bronze Age
- Streets and stone-built drainage channels
- Fortifications and spacious houses
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Λέσβου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and every first and third Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site is described as accessible for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
From the centre of the town of Myrina the site is about 10 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The site has a shop and toilets.
Events & venue rental
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