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Like in the original Klazomenai there is a storeroom in the basement. Amphoras in different forms dating back to ancient period is exhibited. Amphora is a composed definition of “amphi” (on both sides) and “phoreus” (carrier).

These amphoras were used for wine and olive oil to preserve and also in transportation. They might also be used for honey, spices, nuts, dried fish and fish oil.

Due to their pointed bottoms, Amphoras were easily stacked in a sandy ground laid at the bottom of the wooden carrier boats.

For storedge on land; metal or ceramic rings were used to stand the Amphoras straight or buried in the ground or hung by the handles. Inside of Amphoras were plastered with resin and the tops were sealed.