The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology by Kotsanas
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26, 25th August Street, Heraklion
Overview
The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology by Kotsanas in Heraklion city is a unique museum dedicated to showcasing the incredible inventions and technologies of Ancient Greece. Founded by Professor and inventor Kostas Kotsanas, the museum hosts an exceptional collection of mechanisms and objects that demonstrate the technological advancements of ancient Greek thought.\n\rAmong the museum's most impressive exhibits are the Antikythera Mechanism, the Hydraulic Computer, and various other inventions applied in fields such as engineering, astronomy, hydraulics, and medicine. The exhibition includes working models of these mechanisms, allowing visitors to understand how they functioned.The museum is ideal for visitors interested in ancient Greek science and technology, as well as families and school groups.
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