Clay votive shields

The shield models belong to a set of at least ten identical objects. They are 20 cm in diametre, covered with a white slip, and feature suspension holes.

In antiquity, victorious armies dedicated the

Abderite Coins

Ancient coins provide valuable insight into the economic life of a city-state, including its production, commercial activity, and overall prosperity or decline. Beyond

Bronze Medical Instruments

Several medical instruments have been discovered in Abdera, most of them from houses dating to the post-Christian period.

Probes form a large category of tools that assisted physicians during surgery or patient

Mould of a figurine of Hercules

The mould was discovered in the ancient city of Abdera and was used for the production of a figurine of Heracles. The hero is depicted in a drunken state and

Glass Alabastron 

Alabastron made of opaque blue glass. It belongs to a rare group of glass alabastra with a flat base. Its decoration consists of superimposed white, yellow, and light blue

Ring-shaped Vessels

Ring-shaped vessels are perfume containers used for storing and transporting perfumes and aromatic oils.

Several examples have been found at Abdera. Most are decorated

Silver Bracelets

From the tumulus cemetery comes a pair of silver bracelets dating to the 5th century BC.

They belonged to a young woman aged approximately 18–19, who wore them on her

Gold-plated Bronze Wreath

This wreath was found in the grave of a boy who died around 300 BC.

Gold-plated wreaths appear in tombs from the 5th century BC as a more affordable substitute for

Figurine of an African with an Ape

A composite figurine depicting an African man half-seated on the ground, holding a small monkey in his arms. In an intimate gesture, the animal leans forward

Clay Figurines - Rattles 

Among objects associated with childhood, visitors can see three clay rattles in the form of pigeons. Hollow on the inside, they contain small pellets that