Inside the National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Synopsis: The National Archaeological Museum, Athens displays 11,000 exhibits from 7000 BC to the Roman Conquest. This special episode of Museum Secrets takes a look at some of these objects, including a Greek trireme, linen and bronze armour, and the ancient bronze device known as the Antikythera Mechanism, which some people consider to be the first ever analogue computer.
Series: Museum Secrets: Specials
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2012
Subjects: Archaeology; History
Keywords: ancient civilisations; Greece - classical; museums

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