- The history of Upper Macedonia, Elimiotis and Aiane (Room A)
The history of Aiane, its territory and of Upper Macedonia in general is presented through a series of early inscriptions of the Archaic and Classical periods (sixth-fifth centuries BC), which mention Aiane and the Elimiot Community. Informative panels, topographical plans, maps and photographs complete the display. A fragment of a storage jar with painted inscription and a fragment of a roof tile inscribed APKAΠΟΣ (Arkapos) are particularly noteworthy. This room also contains finds of the Neolithic period (pottery and tools) and of the Late Bronze Age, such as black-painted pottery from local workshops (bird-shaped jug, four-handled kantharos, two-handled cup), other Mycenaean vases, a Mycenaean figurine, swords, spear heads, knives and jewellery. Among the exhibits of the Iron Age, the pottery and jewellery, which includes wavy bow-shaped fibulae and four bronze triangular fibulae, are particularly interesting.
- The ancient city on the hill of Megali Rachi (Room B)
This room contains finds of the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods from the ancient city on the hill of Megali Rachi. A model of ancient Aiane and a panel with text and photographs introduce the visitor to the history and topography of the city, while various finds from public buildings and private houses illustrate its development. The display begins with terracotta and marble architectural elements, followed by black figure and red figure pottery, Hellenistic pottery, inscribed pottery sherds mentioning professional activities, terracotta statuary, lamps and vases of everyday use. The display ends with a circular case containing the pottery found in the great reservoir. Included in the display are two marble pedimental statues of a Nike and of a child, a bronze peplophoros statue, a ceramic skyphos with relief decoration representing the Trojan war, a terracotta figurine of Athena and a plaque depicting a hydria carrier.
- Everyday life
- The Archaic and Classical cemeteries
- Statues, stelai and architectural elements
- The Hellenistic and Roman cemeteries