A view at archeology, renaissance and modern times
Museum of Archeology (Muzeum Archeologiczne w Gdansku) is somehow amazing for its building as well as its content. It was originally a main gate in the medieval defence city wall, called St. Mary's Gate.
This gate was first mentioned in 1484CE. In the 1600s the wall ceased as a defensive structure, and was earmarked for common housing. A Renaissance tenement house, Naturalists' house, was build and extended over the years with towers and change of facade.
Heavily damaged during WWII, it was renovated between 1946-1960. The use as a museum was decided during the renovation.
The building contains several smaller exhibitions spread in a rather large building complex. In addition to archeology and history from the stone age in this area of Europe, is also has a large Sudanese/Nubian exhibition of Northeast Africa.
From the tall tower there is a great surrounding view of Gdansk city, harbour and suburbs.
The replica of a galeon sailship for tourist somehow adds to the visuals in this photo. The Black Pearl and its sistership Lew is has its ticket booth and moors here.
The museum is under renovation, and wil not open until the spring of 2023.
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*at Muzeum Archeologiczne w Gdańsku*
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