🏛️ Run, Jump, Animate — Relive the Ancient Olympic Games!
🏺 Explore myth, movement, and ancient art, then create your own stop motion film starring the Olympic Games of old.
No experience needed, just imagination!
#AAF2025 #AthensArchaeologyFestival #OlympicGames #FamilyFun #AncientGreece
🍿🎬 Curious about archaeology? Join us for fun animated films that dig into the secrets of the past: from excavation to discovery.
🧠 A lively quiz in Greek at the end will put your new knowledge to the test!
📽️ Films in French 🇫🇷 with Greek 🇬🇷 subtitles | Perfect for ages 7+
#aaf2025 #ancientbluesky
🗿 Meet Ancient Heroes! 🏛️
Our 8th activity asks: “What is an Athenian Hero Doing at the Sanctuary of Artemis at Amarynthos in Euboea?”. Piece together a replica vase depicting Theseus and the Minotaur, and discover why the Eretrians chose this myth to honour Artemis. 🔍🏺
#AAF2025 #Athens #ESAG
🌾 Discover the Secrets of Ancient Agriculture! 🏛️
Join us at the #AthensArchaeologyFestival to explore the world of #Demeter, goddess of agriculture 🌿
Learn how ancient Greeks grew seasonal crops, fed their communities, and connected with the land! 🌾👩👩👧👦
#AAF2025 #Athens #Ancientbluesky
🕯️✨ Discover the Christian Parthenon! 🏛️
Through hands-on activities and storytelling, reimagine the #Parthenon not just as a Classical wonder, but as a monument that evolved through the ages. A captivating experience for all ages! 🌿🎭
#AAF2025
Image: #Byzantine Parthenon ⓒΔημήτρης Τσαλκάνης
🎭✨ Step into the Spotlight of Ancient Theatre! 🏛️
Our 5th activity is all about the magic of ancient performances. Come experience the art of storytelling that captivated audiences centuries ago and make your own masks! 🎭
#AAF2025 #Athens #AncientTheatre #AthensArchaeologyFestival #ancientbluesky 🏺
🍲✨ Discover the Flavours of the Ancient World!🏺
Step into prehistoric kitchens at the #AthensArchaeologyFestival!
From soot-stained replicas to pottery under the microscope, discover how ancient pots reveal the secrets of food, fire, and daily life—fun for all ages! 🎨
#AAF2025 #Athens #Ancientfood
🕳️✨ Explore the mysteries of caves! 🔦
The Ephorate of Paleoanthropology & Speleology invites explorers of all ages to a treasure hunt, where caves become gateways to ancient legends. 🌿🏛️
Bring your mobile, scan the QR code, and set off on an adventure!
#AAF2025 #athens #whatson #archaeologybluesky 🏺
🌿✨ 🏛️ “A Mysterious Journey: Athens → Eleusis” invites you to step into the world of ancient travellers, uncover hidden symbols, and create your own artefact inspired by the secrets of the Mysteries…
A hands-on adventure for all ages! 🔍
#AAF2025 #athensarchaeologyfestival #Athens #Eleusis
First up…
🦁⚒️ Discover Heracles like never before! 🏛️
“The Myth of Heracles on Ancient Coins” by @alphabank.bsky.social Numismatic Collection presents the legendary world of the hero, his labours, stories, face preserved in history… on coins!
#AAF2025 #AthensFestival #Mythology #Archaeologybluesky
A view of the Parthenon with a sunrise behind
The Parthenon today, in front of a beautiful sunrise! 🌅 🏛️ But did you know that this Classical temple for Athena was later converted into a church and then mosque? Join us on Sat 18th October to learn more about its fascinating history!
#athensarchaeologyfestival #aaf2025 #archaeologybluesky #greece
Two months to go until we bring you the inaugural Athens Archaeology Festival! Give us a follow to stay up to date! 🏺🏛️ #aaf2025
Herakles and the second of his twelve labours 💪
This vase depicts Herakles slaying the Lernean Hydra with the help of his nephew Iolaos.
Caeretan Hydria, attributed to the Eagle Painter, ca. 520-510 BCE. Via @gettymuseum.bsky.social 🏺
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