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The Candia Skull: from Minoan Crete to 17th-century Cambridge

Sidney Sussex College, Richard Powell Library, Sidney Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3HU

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

The Candia Skull, found in Crete and given to the College by a Rotherhithe sea captain in 1627, has been described as the earliest fossilised human skull to reach an English collection.

Its fame as a natural curiosity caused William Harvey to borrow it to show to Charles I. Recent scientific examination, initiated by Dr Galanakis of Sidney, has led to remarkable discoveries about the person whose skull was thus preserved.

Visitors are advised that this exhibition contains human remains.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:
1000-1600
Saturday 07 September:
1000-1600

Location & directions

Sidney Sussex College, Richard Powell Library, Sidney Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3HU

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Step free access

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
40

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