The exhibition “The Antikythera Shipwreck: 124 Years of Underwater Archaeological Research” is returning after six years to the Historic Library of the Foundation, giving the public another opportunity to explore and learn about the significant findings of the fascinating Antikythera shipwreck, including the famous Antikythera Mechanism.
The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, the principal sponsor of the “Return to Antikythera 2012-2025” research program, is hosting the most thorough exhibition yet. It features findings from research conducted since 2012, offering new insights into the ship, its equipment, cargo, and passengers.
Among the exhibits, there are bronze statue spears, a crowning table from the ship, and lead elements from the vessel’s five wooden anchors. A highlight is the head of a Hercules statue adorned with a vine wreath, which seems to match the marble headless Hercules statue of the Farnese type, found at the National Archaeological Museum and recovered by Symian sponge divers in 1901.
The exhibition is organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities.
Upcoming Press Conference
A press conference will be held on November 21 as part of the event.
PROGRAM
Presentation of the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation and its Participation in the “Return to Antikythera 2012-2025” Program
- Konstantinos Mazarakis-Ainian, Vice Admiral (ret.), Honorary Fleet Commander, and General Director of the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation
Presentation of the “Return to Antikythera 2012-2025” Program and the Exhibition “The Antikythera Shipwreck: 124 Years of Underwater Archaeological Research”
- Angeliki G. Simosi, Ph.D., Honorary Archaeological Curator and Director of the Underwater Research of the Antikythera Shipwreck
Following the press conference, a guided tour of the exhibition will be led by Dr. Angeliki Simosi.
