Το Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Νικόπολης (the Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis) hosts Roman and Byzantine finds from the nearby ancient city of Nikopolis. It exhibits objects and art from the excavations in the expanded area around the ancient city founded by Augustus in 31 BCE.
Base with Greek Gods
Semi-circular marble base with low relief depicting gods from the Greek pantheon. Found at the Monument of Augustus and it is believed that it was part of the decorations of the Altar of Apollo.The Semi-circular marble base’s relief in flattened view as presented at the museum. From left to right it depicts: Athena, Hercules, Hera or Hebes, Three Graces or Nymphs, Hermes, Leto, Artemis, Apollo.
Semi-circular marble base with low relief depicting gods from the Greek pantheon. Found at the Monument of Augustus and it is believed that it was part of the decorations of the Altar of Apollo.
From left to right it depicts: Athena, Hercules, Hera or Hebes, Three Graces or Nymphs, Hermes, Leto, Artemis, Apollo.
Urania and Athena Orator Statues
Two marble statues: Aphrodite Urania (left), and Athena Orator (Δημηγορουσης). 2nd c. CEAthena Orator (Δημηγορουσης) statue. 2nd c. CE
Two marble statues: Aphrodite Urania (left), and Athena Orator (Δημηγορουσης). 2nd c. CE
Pedestal with Roman and Byzantine Art
Statue Pedestal with Byzantine Mosaic of Saints Over Roman Amazonomachy Relief.T he pedestal was created initially by the Romans (1st-2nd c. CE), but in Byzantine times (5th – 6th c. CE) ti was covered with a Christian mosaic and used as an ambo in Basilica B in Nikopolis. Roman pedestal of a statue with a relief depiction of a battle with amazons. Detail, 1st – 2nd c. CE.Roman pedestal of a statue with a relief depiction of a battle with amazons. Detail, 1st – 2nd c. CE.Statue Pedestal with Byzantine Mosaic of Saints Over Roman Amazonomachy Relief.T he pedestal was created initially by the Romans (1st-2nd c. CE), but in Byzantine times (5th – 6th c. CE) ti was covered with a Christian mosaic and used as an ambo in Basilica B in Nikopolis.
Pedestal of a statue with Byzantine Mosaic of Saints Over Roman Amazonomachy Relief.
The pedestal was created initially by the Romans (1st-2nd c. CE). In Byzantine times (5th – 6th c. CE) it was covered with a Christian mosaic and used as an ambo in Basilica B in Nikopolis.
The Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis opened in 2011 to host artifacts from the Roman and Byzantine ears, which were unearthed in the excavations in the vicinity of ancient Nikopolis. It is located just to the north of Preveza town in Epiros, Greece.Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis interior viewNikopolis Archaeological Museum reconstruction of roman ship’s cross-section with transport amphorae (storage jars for safe transportation of goods). Maritime commercial activity was accelerated during the Roman Era around the Mediterranean.Ceramic Jars.
Location of ancient Nikopolis within the borders of modern Greece.
