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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adeshola Ore

Ancient Greek artefacts take first trip abroad for show in Melbourne

The head of Zeus, weighing 400kg, is checked over by Kalliopi Tsakri, conservator of antiquities at the National Archaeological Museum Greece.
The head of Zeus, weighing 400kg, is checked over by Kalliopi Tsakri, conservator of antiquities at the National Archaeological Museum Greece. Photograph: Christopher Hopkins/The Guardian

More than 20 Ancient Greek artefacts that have never left the mediterranean country before will be displayed in Melbourne as part of an exhibition on the history of the civilisation’s legacy and its impact on modern culture.

Melbourne Museum will exhibit 44 objects in total from the National Archeological Museum in Athens for its Open Horizons: Ancient Greek Journeys and Connections exhibition.

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