Ancient Evia and Skyros in a modern exhibition space
At a site where alcoholic drinks and ice were produced in the early 20th century, archaeological—and more—treasures of Evia are now brought together. The “Arethousa” distillery operated until 1980. Following the building’s architectural restoration, in 2021 Chalkida and the whole of Evia gained a highly atmospheric and engaging diachronic museum, well worth your time. The location of the building is also significant, as it stands near what was the port in the Classical and Roman periods, as evidenced by various ancient remains discovered in the area.
Spread across three floors, the museum unfolds the ancient history of Evia and Skyros, as well as their development over time, with exhibits dating from the Paleolithic period through to the early 20th century.
How were cities organised in the 3rd millennium BC, and how did they function during the Ottoman period? What insights do the funerary offerings from the burials at Lefkandi reveal about the trade networks of the Evians? Why is the Evian alphabet considered so significant? What did copper working mean for Skyros? What did the mining of Karystian stone mean for southern Evia? What did the clay production mean for the Lelantine Plain? Which deities dominated the religious life of the Evians in different periods?
Fascinating answers to these questions unfold through exhibits and multimedia applications that connect past and present. From the Sanctuary of Artemis at Aulida to Venetian Negroponte, and from the Mycenaean cemetery at Mikro Vathy to the building’s own industrial heritage, the museum journey is full of surprises.
Spread across three floors, the museum unfolds the ancient history of Evia and Skyros, as well as their development over time, with exhibits dating from the Paleolithic period through to the early 20th century.
How were cities organised in the 3rd millennium BC, and how did they function during the Ottoman period? What insights do the funerary offerings from the burials at Lefkandi reveal about the trade networks of the Evians? Why is the Evian alphabet considered so significant? What did copper working mean for Skyros? What did the mining of Karystian stone mean for southern Evia? What did the clay production mean for the Lelantine Plain? Which deities dominated the religious life of the Evians in different periods?
Fascinating answers to these questions unfold through exhibits and multimedia applications that connect past and present. From the Sanctuary of Artemis at Aulida to Venetian Negroponte, and from the Mycenaean cemetery at Mikro Vathy to the building’s own industrial heritage, the museum journey is full of surprises.
