The Museum of Cycladic Art of Athens (4, Neophytou Douka str.) presents an archaeological exhibition, focusing on the evolution of ancient medical practices in the transition from magico-religious healing practices to rational, scientific medicine. The exhibition, open until 31/5/2015, presents approximately 300 artifacts with the participation of 41 international museums, including the Louvre, the British Museum, the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, the Musei Capitolini of Rome.
The exhibition, curated by Prof. Nicholas Chr. Stampolidis, Director of the Museum of Cycladic Art, and Yorgos Tassoulas, Curator of Antiquities of the same Institution, presents 3 main subjects: Health, Illness, and Treatment, and covers the era from 1200 B.C. to the 3rd c. A.D.
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For further information: Museum of Cycladic Art