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The National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, is the country's leading historical and archaeological museum. It houses one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art, including sculpture, ceramics, bronzes, and ethnographic objects
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The House of the Frescos. Situated near to the throne room in the ceremonial west wing, there are several beautiful frescos celebrating the nature of Crete. Notable is a scene of exotic gardens full of flowers and plants. Also in the scene are a blue bird and two tame blue monkeys with ribbons...
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There is a temporary museum in Iraklio whilst the main Knossos museum is being renovated.
We do have a framed poster of this wonderful bull's head.
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The Phaistos or Phaestos Disk is a curious archaeological find. Most likely dating from about 1700 BC, its purpose, meaning and even its original geographical place of manufacture remains disputed, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology.
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