From July 30 to August 14, the Roman weeks are at Archeon for the 23rd time!
Roman legionaries set up camp, accompanied by craftsmen, ladies and children. Visit the Roman encampment, watch the demonstrations and many other activities.
The Summer Solstice is approaching!
Experimental archaeology combines scientific research methodology with traditional craftsmanship, public relations and community building. Matilda Siebrecht (PhD Student at the University of Groningen and host of the podcast series 'The EXARC Show') and Franz Pieler discuss the opportunities of experimental archaeology as a research approach.
Normal admission prices - tickets must be booked in advance and will go on sale in June.
This year we present a digital edition of the annual Paleofestival, with new original contributions, lectures and demonstrations of experimental archaeology.
Discover this vast domus which was updated in 1967. It is one of the largest houses on the site.
Admire the evocation of the impressive black and white mosaic representing the god Ocean surrounded by fish and shells. A fragment of this pavement is visible at the entrance to the museum.
Workshop - Archaeological excavation workshop
Armed with a shovel and a trowel, the children slip into the shoes of an archaeologist to understand the journey of an object from the excavation to the museum and identify the different specialties of archaeology.
For children from 7 to 15 years old, reservation recommended (16 people maximum).
MEET MEMBERS OF COLCHESTER HISTORICAL ENACTMENT SOCIETY AS THEY BRING OUR ANCIENT BUILDINGS TO LIFE
Activities free with your admission!
Normal entrance prices apply.
Stichting Erfgoedpark Batavialand
att. EXARC
Postbus 119
8200 AC Lelystad
the Netherlands
Phone: +(31) 6 40263273
Website: EXARC.net
Email: info@exarc.net
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