Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis

The Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis, a purpose-built structure completed in 1995, houses the material remains of the ancient city and its surrounding area. The collection spans from the prehistoric Neolithic period (circa 6000-3000 BC) through the Roman, Early Christian and Byzantine eras. Grave goods, sculptures, jewellery, mosaics and architectural elements illuminate the region’s cultural and economic history. Finds from systematic excavations by the Greek Archaeological Service, conducted since the early 20th century, are studied, classified and restored in the museum’s workshops. The museum serves as a complement to the nearby archaeological site, providing context for the city’s evolution from a strategic Athenian colony founded in 438/437 BC. Among the notable objects is a silver ossuary containing a golden wreath of olive leaves.