This collection of iron artifacts constitutes a range of common tools used by the workers of the land and temples. Each item provides historical insight into the abilities and everyday practices of the ancient Greeks, as well as the technological progress of their transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age.

Considering these artifacts' timeline - around the 8th century BC - they likely have strong associations with the routine and ceremonial activities of the Olympia sanctuary, possibly used in the creation, repair, or removal of structures and sculptures. Some artifacts bear inscriptions, possibly indicating ownership or societal rank.


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Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Olympia