A crossroads of civilisations
The Archaeological Museum of Kilkis, strategically located in the north of the city, constitutes an important landmark and a gateway to the rich culture of the region. The building first opened in the early 1970s and is currently undergoing modernisation and upgrading of its exhibition spaces. For this reason, the museum remains temporarily closed to the public.
Its collections cover a chronological range from the Neolithic to the Late Roman era. The oldest finds come from the Neolithic settlement of Toumba Kilkis, such as types of pottery and clay figurines. Particular emphasis is placed on the Early Iron Age, in which the finds from Palaio Gynaikokastro and from tombs in the prefecture stand out, presenting unique burial customs. It also hosts finds from ancient Europos and the Roman city at Palatiano of the Kroussia Mountains.
Among the top exhibits that bear witness to the region's historical significance, the impressive headless statue of the Kouros from Europos stands out, highlighting artistic production from the 6th century BC. Equally important is the statue of Augustus from Palatiano, a rare work witnessing the political and artistic influence of the Roman period. The golden wreaths and jewellery from burial sets complete the picture of the wealth and funerary practices of the Macedonians.
The new museological approach will showcase all these finds through thematic sections, offering a comprehensive picture of the culture of Macedonia as a crossroads of peoples and arts.
Its collections cover a chronological range from the Neolithic to the Late Roman era. The oldest finds come from the Neolithic settlement of Toumba Kilkis, such as types of pottery and clay figurines. Particular emphasis is placed on the Early Iron Age, in which the finds from Palaio Gynaikokastro and from tombs in the prefecture stand out, presenting unique burial customs. It also hosts finds from ancient Europos and the Roman city at Palatiano of the Kroussia Mountains.
Among the top exhibits that bear witness to the region's historical significance, the impressive headless statue of the Kouros from Europos stands out, highlighting artistic production from the 6th century BC. Equally important is the statue of Augustus from Palatiano, a rare work witnessing the political and artistic influence of the Roman period. The golden wreaths and jewellery from burial sets complete the picture of the wealth and funerary practices of the Macedonians.
The new museological approach will showcase all these finds through thematic sections, offering a comprehensive picture of the culture of Macedonia as a crossroads of peoples and arts.
