This musuem, on the main road that passes by Hora, is a must for those interested in antiquity. It displays a wealth of finds from the early Bronze Age settlement of nearby Skarkos, from ceramics and marble figurines to obsidian wares, bone tools and funereal stelae, providing an illuminating glimpse into the early Cycladic civilisation and its social structure.
Archaeological Museum
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