Palaeolithic

Pit Preserve from Ida – on the Problem of Charred Seeds from Prehistoric Pits

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Lutz Zwiebel 1
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The whys and hows of surviving plant macro-remains from the beginnings of agriculture onwards is a central question in the understanding of early sedentary economies. The vast majority of archaeological macro-remains consists of cereal grains, often described as charred. The research presented here repeats charring experiments with a variety of modern seed samples and ...

Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum - Nemzeti Régészeti Intézet (HU)

Member of EXARC
Yes

The Hungarian National Museum was founded in 1802 and is the national museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary. It’s collections, exhibitions and affiliates present an overall view of the archaeology and history of the country.

Until 2022 archaeological research, excavation work and presentation were assigned to two separate units within the National Museum. One of these was the Department of Archaeology, which conducts excavations and research of outstanding national significance (like for eg. Vértesszőlős, Kölked-Feketekapu, Heténypuszta, Zalavár, Doboz, Feldebrő, Gyula Castle, etc.). In addition to their research, the members of the department take part in university teaching and in the organisation of scientific life.

The Long June Weekend at Biskupin

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Country
Poland

During this time, an interesting offer of shows awaits you. You will get to know people's lives from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. You will also see folk craftsmen. The Archaeological Reserve is a vast area that allows you to spend time in charming corners of reconstructed settlements, surrounded by nature, in the immediate vicinity of a lake and a rich tree stand.

40,000 BC: Mammoth Hunters, Celts and Co.

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Country
Austria

Over two days, you can experience the everyday life of our ancestors from the Paleolithic to the early Middle Ages in the archaeological open-air area: authentic camp life, exciting exhibition fights, demonstrations of historical crafts, hands-on stations, music and much more create a unique spectacle.<