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The Temple of Mastaba, with the characteristic 9-dome architecture, is an authentic monument of Rethymnon and has been conceded to GNHM following a decision of the Ministry of Culture. Upon completion of restoration and of the relevant museological study, it will operate as a Museum of Palaeontology, being annex of GNHM in Crete.
The paleontological collection of the Municipality of Rethymnon, which is the basis of the exhibited material, has already been conceded to GNHM. It has been studied and conserved with the cooperation of the University of Athens (Historical Geology and Palaeontology Faculty, Department of Geology and Geoenvironment), by the emeritus professor N. Symeonidis and the assistant professor Dr. G. Theodorou.
Original findings of endemic mammals in real-size representations and in anatomic arrangement shall accompany the exhibition. Visitors shall get to know the dwarf Cretan elephants, dwarf hippopotamuses and polymorphous Cretan deers, and they will find information on these animals, the first inhabitants of Crete, and on Greek mythology.
The completion of works and the operation of this local museum will convert it to a national establishment of scientific interest.
A new ecclesiastical museum has opened near to the official cathedral in Rethymnon.
The museum is compact — just one room, but exhibits have been carefully selected and thoughtfully laid out.
As one would expect, there are various icons, ecclesiastical vestments and ornaments on display, but the visitor will also find some more unusual items that provide an interesting perspective on the relationship between the church and the community over the last few centuries.
Exhibits that caught our eye included official documents from the Ottoman era, a coin collection and votives (metal effigies used as offerings). At the museum you will find 152 exhibits (carved screens, ornaments, habits, icons, manuscripts). Our attention was drawn to the old clock, the original lithographic print of A. Vevelakis, and the plate in relief dating back to 1816 and showing the two-headed eagle, the latter being the oldest exhibit of the museum.
Info: tel.: 28310 22788, opening hours: Monday through Saturday 10.00 am - 3.00 pm.
The entrance to the museum is free.
Tourist Information Office
Dolphin Building
Greek Tourism Organisation, Tel:2831029148
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