Sunday, October 5, 2008

National Archeological Museum of Greece

This is truly the treasure chest of Western Civilization. Greece is the cradle of Democracy and art and all it's treasures are packed (and carefully watched) in this huge museum. Hundreds of displays and rooms full of pottery, statues, art, , bronze, jewelry and yes- even Egyptian mummies.

Imagine all this was created before Jesus Christ was born. Truly Amazing. These Greeks were certainly talented... and thanks for giving us Democracy. Everyone remember to vote on Nov 4!

Photo Key:

1- A Mycenaean Death Mask.
2- Egyptian mummy.
3- K with a huge ancient vase.
4- An early Greek statue- before the Hellenistic age.
5- Gold jewelry
6- Bronze Zeus throwing an invisible spear.
7- Bronze boy riding a horse.




















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