National Archaeological Museum (Ethniko Archaiologiko Museo) Athens

28 Oktovriou Patission 44, Athens , Attica, Greece - Phone: 01/821-7724

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  • Great place to see greek history

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    k0k0m0 2 contributions Argentina Nov 16, 1998

    This is the place where you can find lots of things about ancient Greek history

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