Mesolithic

Event Review: Paleofestival, La Spezia, Italy

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Edoardo Ratti 1
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The paleofestival has taken place annually in La Spezia, Italy, since 2005. It is a very popular, engaging event which combines experimental prehistoric archaeology with other educational activities. Museums, parks, and Italian and foreign archaeologists can meet at the festival to promote their activities to a wider audience...

Museu de Prehistòria de València (ES)

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Yes

The Museu de Prehistòria de València is a scientific institution dedicated to preserving, researching and disseminating the archaeological prehistoric heritage of the province of Valencia. It is a cultural resource of the Valencian society in so far it preserves his heritage; it contributes to the enhancement of its cultural level and its integral development.

The Museu de Prehistòria de València is a scientific institution dedicated to preserving, researching and disseminating the archaeological prehistoric heritage of the province of Valencia. It is a cultural resource of the Valencian society in so far it preserves his heritage...

MAMUZ Schloss Asparn/Zaya (AT)

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Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) is located in the northeast of the country, bordering both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It has over 1.5 million inhabitants. Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a separate state and located in the middle of Lower Austria. The state is very rich in archaeological finds, both of local and foreign production.

Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) is located in the northeast of the country, bordering both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It has over 1.5 million inhabitants. Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a separate state and located in the middle of Lower Austria. The state is very rich in....

State Cultural Reserve of Kernave (LT)

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Yes

Kernavė (Širvintos district, Lithuania) is an area of unique archaeological and historical value. In 2004 Kernavė Archaeological Site (the State Cultural Reserve of Kernavė) was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site, thus recognizing the importance of the area according to the criteria:
- the archaeological site of Kernavė presents an exceptional testimony to the evolution of human settlements in the Baltic region over the period of some ten millennia. The property has exceptional evidence of pantheistic and Christian funeral traditions;
- the settlement patterns and the impressive hill-forts represent outstanding examples of the development of such types of structures and the history of their use in the pre-Christian era.

The State Cultural Reserve of Kernavė was founded in 1989. The territory of the contemporary Reserve covers an area over 194 hectares and encompasses numerous properties of archaeological and cultural heritage, as well as the magnificent cultural landscape...

Prähistorische Abteilung des Naturhistorischen Museums (AT)

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Yes

The Natural History Museum of Vienna holds some of the most remarkable prehistoric finds. In display halls covering 8.700² metres the visitor can travel through our planet's history, through the breathtaking diversity of nature and back to the origins of our culture.

The Natural History Museum of Vienna holds some of the most remarkable prehistoric finds. In display halls covering 8.700² metres the visitor can travel through our planet's history, through the breathtaking diversity of nature and...

Sagnlandet Lejre (DK)

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Yes

Lejre Land of Legends near Roskilde, is the oldest open air museum in Denmark and over has for decades been am example to many. The extensive site was in the 1960s scene for an experimental archaeology village, later followed by an experiment in ethnographic education and now famous for its Iron Age scenery as well as Mesolithic, Viking Age and post medieval area.

The Lejre Centre, near Roskilde, is the oldest one in Denmark and over decades, has been example to many. The extensive site was in the 1960s scene for an experimental archaeology village, later followed by an experiment in ethnographic education and now famous for...

Antiquitates - Centro di Archeologia Sperimentale (IT)

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In the heart of Central Italy there is an ancient land once known with the name of “Etruria”, where you can make a journey through centuries. Located in this pristine landscape, dominated only by nature, is Antiquitates, an Archaeological Education Park and a Research Centre for Experimental Archaeology, as well as a warm and cosy Guest House where you can spend a relaxing holiday dedicated to nature, equitation and archaeology.

In the heart of Central Italy there is an ancient land once known with the name of “Etruria”, where you can make a journey through centuries. Located in this pristine landscape, dominated only by nature, is Antiquitates, an Archaeological Education Park and a Research Centre for Experimental Archaeology, as well as a warm and cosy Guest House where you can spend a relaxing holiday dedicated to nature, equitation and archaeology...