Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, Mykonos

The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is one of the oldest museums in Greece, created to preserve artifacts from the Putrefaction Pit (a hole that contained numerous urns and vessels of offerings) of the islet of Rheneia, which dates back to 426-425 B.C.

The museum, built in 1905, was designed by famous architect Alexandros Lykakis in the Neoclassical architectural style. As the need for more space grew, the museum expanded. Its last expansion was in 1972.

The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos now includes items dating from the 9th century BCE. Items on display include pottery, grave markers, and statues.

The most famous item in the museum is arguably the pithos, or ancient pot, that shows scenes from the capture of Troy. It was unearthed in 1961. Another famous relic is the Archaic Hydria, a red floral vase, found in the Purification Pit. Also of note is a clay figurine of a woman in a Grecian tunic that dates to the 2nd century.