Free Lecture

Eleutherna on Crete: An Early Iron Age Site

Friday, May 10, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Nicholas Stampolidis, Professor of Archaeology, University of Crete, and Director, Museum of Cycladic Art

Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Uris Center for Education Show location on map

Lecture in Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art

Explore the significance of Eleutherna, one of the capital cities of ancient Crete, during the time period of the Homeric epics (ca. 1000–600 B.C.). Discover how its artifacts—made from various metals, clay, and glass—reveal connections between the city and the greater ancient world.

This lecture has been made possible by the Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art, Athens, Greece, in fondest memory of its founder Dolly Goulandris.

Assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.   Assistive listening devices are available from the ushers.

Free with Museum admission

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The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium and the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education are equipped with infrared sound enhancement systems (with headsets and neck loops). To obtain a headset or neck loop please ask an usher. Headsets and neck loops are available free of charge with identification. Real-time captioning is also available upon request.