Athens International Airport Archaeological Collection
Established2003
LocationAthens International Airport
Coordinates37°56′11″N 23°56′49″E / 37.9364°N 23.947°E / 37.9364; 23.947
TypeArchaeological
Public transit accessAthens Metro Athens Metro Line 3 Airport
Proastiakos Airport
Websitehttps://www.aia.gr/traveler/airport-information/art-and-culture/permanent-exhibitions

The Athens International Airport Archaeological Collection is a museum on level 2 outside security in the main terminal building of Athens International Airport in Spata, Attica, Greece.

The collection was established in 2003 and houses 177 ancient artefacts which were uncovered during construction work at the site, once a flourishing agricultural area in ancient times.[1][2]

References

  1. "Athens airport opens archaeological museum". Ioltravel. July 1, 2003. Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
  2. "Ministry of Culture and Sports | Archaeological Collection in the Athens International Airport". odysseus.culture.gr. Retrieved 2021-12-07.


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