The Hellenic Museum in Melbourne, the city which is said to have the largest Greek speaking population in Australia, welcomes 8,000 years of history with its new exhibition, entitled ‘Gods, Myths and Mortals’  that is scheduled to open on September 12.

According to the official site of the Hellenic Museum, commencing in 2014 and continuing for ten years, the museum will become home to a priceless collection of treasures from the renowned Benaki Museum, Athens.

The collaboration between the Hellenic Museum and the Benaki Museum brings 8,000 years of Greek civilisation to Melbourne. More specifically, the collection includes: Neolithic pottery; Cycladic statues; Minoan figurines; Mycenaean jewelry; Hellenistic sculptures; Byzantine icons and manuscripts; Post Byzantine secular art and costumes; and Neo-Hellenic art and weaponry, including ornate swords and pistols belonging to Greek revolutionary heroes Kolokotronis and Mavromichalis.

These antiquities showcase the developments of history, when dynasties reigned, kings conquered, and cities fell. Through exploring the cultures and technologies of the past, visitors are provided the opportunity to immerse themselves in history while gaining new perspectives on today.