On display are antiquities from Hindu period, sculpture of Hindu deities, for example an Uma-Mahesha, and many sati and hero stones. The large coin collection displays coin issued by various rulers, Hindu, Muslim and Portuguese.
The paintings include portraits of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer
reached India in 1498, and Alfonsu Albuquerque, the founder, and other governors,
all clad in the prevailing European fashions of the day.
Archaeological Museum
Old Goa
Timing: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on Mondays and government holidays.
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