Archaeological Collection of Lidoriki

It was established in order to exhibit and present the finds from the ancient city of Kallion, an important center of ancient Eastern Aetolia from the Geometric to the Early Christian periods.

The artefacts on display come from excavations and local donations, and they provide valuable evidence for the history of the ancient city, especially today, since much of its architectural remains have been submerged by the waters of the artificial Mornos Lake. For this reason, the collection plays a crucial role in preserving and presenting the cultural memory of the region.

The exhibition is housed in the old stone-built primary school, a building dating to 1912 that has been restored and handed over to the Greek Ministry of Culture. It is organized in two main rooms and an outdoor courtyard. The first room presents finds dating from the Geometric to the Roman periods, with special emphasis on the so-called “House of the Archive,” a wealthy residence where ceramics, metal fittings from wooden doors, and clay sealings used to secure papyrus documents were discovered. Fragments of mosaic floors from a Roman bath are also displayed.

The second room includes inscribed mosaic floors from an Early Christian basilica, as well as small objects from Late Roman tombs. In the courtyard, stone inscriptions are exhibited, providing important information about the history of ancient Kallion.

Founded in 1994, the Archaeological Collection of Lidoriki is an important cultural institution that helps preserve and highlight the historical identity of mountainous Dorida and the ancient city of Kallion.