28.01.2016
25 января в Фонде Евгениду (Афины) открылась выставка частейpetrified trees. Age of exhibits brought from the island Lesbos, has millions of years. Impressive collection Shows the results of unique in scale excavations. Their conducted during the construction of the new Kaloni-Sigri road. The road crosses the territory of the famous Petrified Forest, famous far beyond Lesbos.
Findings prove the existence of lush subtropical forests Covered Lesbos in antiquity. Pine, oak, mahogany, palm trees, cypress, laurel, walnut – all this is covered with centuries-old layers lava and exhibited in the Eugenidu Foundation. Among the interesting finds – root systems, leaves and branches of ancient trees.
A small part of the Petrified Forest, brought to Athens, caused great interest from the audience. On weekdays for school students organize interactive games. They will allow you to mentally transfer to 20 million. years ago in the past of the Aegean islands and trace the evolution region. The first exhibition was visited by journalists and officials Evaluated the work of scientists.
The exhibition is free. You can visit it until 29 May from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (weekdays, except Mon.-Tues) and from 11:00 to 20:00. (weekends).
