Anthropological Museum of Petralona

The Anthropological Museum of Petralona, near the village of Petralona in Halkidiki, is an important site that highlights human prehistory and evolution.

The museum was created to house the findings from the famous Petralona Cave, where the skull of Archanthropus, one of the oldest human fossils in Europe, aged around 700,000 years, was discovered.

The museum offers a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the evolution of man through exhibits such as fossils, tools and representations of early human life. The exhibition areas also present information about the geology and climate of the region in prehistoric times.

Through its rich collection and its educational activities, the Anthropological Museum of Petralona contributes significantly to the understanding of the origin and evolution of man. A visit to the museum, in combination with the Petralona Cave, offers a fascinating experience that takes the visitor back in time.