The great festival of late antiquity 2021 will take place in the Roman city of Carnuntum on August 14th and 15th.
Vienna Institute of Archaeological Sciences - Experimental archaeology
Coordinator: Dr Wolfgang Lobisser
Research services:
• Archaeological experiments on specific research questions
• Reconstruction of archaeological exhibits
• Conception and planning of exhibition projects
• Construction of archaeological open-air museums
Experimental archaeology is highly suited to putting our ideas of the technical capabilities of our ancestors on a lifelike basis, to review our explanations and interpretations of excavation findings.
The experiment begins where conventional methods of archaeology no longer work and tries to test, explain and ultimately reconstruct crafting practices, technical equipment and work processes.
On the occasion of the opening of the exhibition "Horsebows: Archaeology. Reconstruction.
My name is Florian Messner and currently I'm writing my PhD in medieval archaeology at the University of Innsbruck. In my work I aim to thoroughly examine all extant swords from the 10th to the 15th century from the region of historical Tyrol.
Visitors of all ages can try their luck at the big family afternoon in the celtic village of Mitterkirchen (13:00 to 17:00) in various prehistoric craft techniques. The program includes working with clay and making jewelry out of metal as well as flat bread baking. For a small fee one can also try out shooting with bow and arrow.
At the Big Family Afternoon in the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen, you can try out prehistoric handicraft techniques that are suitable for children for a small fee.
In addition to making jewelry from metal, the program also includes working with clay and baking bread.
Tip: The admission price with a family ticket is € 21.00.
Time13:00-16:00
At the big family afternoon in the celtic village of Mitterkirchen, visitors of all ages can try various prehistoric crafting techniques between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. In addition to the production of jewelry made of metal are, among other work with clay and bread baking on the program. For a small fee you can also try archery.
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