Neolithic

Conference Review: The 1st Annual Seminar of Experimental Archaeology in Norway

Author(s)
Tine Schenck 1
Publication Date

Recent years have shown an upsurge of activities related to experimental archaeology in Norway. The time was therefore ripe to arrange a meeting (7 May 2011) and there was talk of forming a formal network for experimental archaeology in Norway. The previous meeting of the sort was in 2005, and the idea of a seminar was well received...

Grundtvig, Life Long Learning in Archaeological Open-Air Museums

Author(s)
Roeland Paardekooper 1
Publication Date

In November 2009, the idea for launching a network on adult education in EXARC was picked up. The first step was a preparation meeting in Oerlinghausen, Germany where we met with about 20 EXARC members from almost all corners of Europe. By mid 2010, 15 organisations, including EXARC itself joined in two so called Grundtvig Learning Partnerships, funded by the European Union...

Event Review: Paleofestival, La Spezia, Italy

Author(s)
Edoardo Ratti 1
Publication Date

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)

Member of EXARC
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...

Parco Archeologico Villaggio Neolitico di Travo (IT)

Member of EXARC
Yes

Travo’s Park, with its Neolithic archaeological site and full-scale reconstructed prehistoric dwellings, lies in the beautiful scenario of the Trebbia Valley, testifying to how this corner of northern Italy connecting Piacenza to Genoa has been continuously populated from the 5th millennium to present.

Travo’s Park, with its Neolithic archaeological site and full-scale reconstructed prehistoric dwellings, lies in the beautiful scenario of the Trebbia Valley, testifying to how this corner of northern Italy connecting Piacenza to...

Federseemuseum (DE)

Member of EXARC
Yes

Federsee is situated about 100 kilometres south of Stuttgart and 60 kilometres north of Lake Constance. This small lake is the remains of a large basin which slowly turned into land over the past 14,000 years. The peat area covers about 33 square kilometres. The village Bad Buchau has for a long while been a spa.

Federsee is situated about 100 kilometres south of Stuttgart and 60 kilometres north of Lake Constance. This small lake is the remains of a large basin which slowly turned into land over the past 14,000 years. The peat area covers about 33 square kilometres...

MAMUZ Schloss Asparn/Zaya (AT)

Member of EXARC
Yes

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....