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MUA 5th-century BC portable clay cooker, known as an anthrakia (charcoal stove) was found on the ancient Greek island of Delos and is now housed at the Archaeological Museum of Delos, which is right across the island of Mykonos.
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Delos was one of the holiest sites in antiquity, as it was considered the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Staying overnight was forbidden and is still held to this day.
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Complete with three stoves, an oven, and a grill, this ingenious design reveals how advanced and adaptable ancient Greek domestic life was.
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What’s most fascinating? It was portable— made to move wherever comfort or weather allowed, blending practicality with social ritual.
A rare glimpse into the warmth and ingenuity of everyday ancient Greece.
Source: Archaeological Museum of Delos
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