Archaeological Museum of Acharnes
The Archaeological Collection of Acharnes has been housed since 2006 on Filadelfeias Avenue, opposite the Town Hall of Acharnes, and presents important archaeological finds from Acharnes and the surrounding areas, including Kifisia, Agioi Anargyroi, and Metamorfosi.
Most of the exhibits come from rescue excavations carried out on private properties and during the construction of major public works, such as the Attiki Odos highway and the Acharnes Railway Center. The collection covers a long historical period, from the Late Neolithic era to the Byzantine period.
The exhibition includes pottery, figurines, jewelry, weapons, funerary stelae, and everyday objects that reveal the history and culture of the region through the centuries. Among the most remarkable exhibits is the red-figure krater by the Painter of Florence, depicting a javelin athlete being crowned by two Nikai, as well as black-figure and white-ground lekythoi, bronze mirrors, and strigils.
Particular interest is also given to the funerary assemblages, child burials, urns, and inscriptions, which provide valuable information about burial customs, religion, and the daily life of the ancient inhabitants of the area. The museum also displays marble sculptures and funerary monuments from the Classical and Hellenistic periods, including the notable funerary stele of the priestess Philokiriste.
The Archaeological Collection of Acharnes is enriched with informative material, photographs, and presentations about the history of the region, its ancient monuments, and the continuous habitation of Acharnes throughout history. It offers visitors a comprehensive insight into the cultural heritage of northern Attica.
