Iron Age

Bostel di Rotzo & Museo Archeologico Sette Comuni (MASC) (IT)

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Yes

The Bostel di Rotzo is located in the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni on a well-defended plateau where the Assa and the Astico valleys meet, north of Vicenza and only a few kilometers from Asiago. Bostel di Rotzo is the first permanent village in the 'Sette Comuni Altopiano' to have been steadily settled by ancient people throughout the second half of the Iron Age (5th – 1st century BC).

The Bostel di Rotzo is located in the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni on a well-defended plateau where the Assa and the Astico valleys meet, north of Vicenza and only a few kilometers from Asiago. Bostel di Rotzo is the...

Maurizio Battisti

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E-mail address
battistimaurizio [at] fondazionemcr.it
Country
Italy

I am an archaeologist working at Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto. My research activity focuses on the Bronze Age in Trentino, whereas my initiatives of science outreach, teaching, and practicals focus primarily on educating the general public to the prehistoric era.

Randa Ardesca - Archéosite d'Ardèche (FR)

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Yes

Randa Ardesca - Archéosite d'Ardèche is an open-air museum which was founded in 2013 in the French department of Ardèche, and open to the public since 2014. It was founded by professionals of Living History, crafts, culture and communication, willing to have a permanent place to conduct experiments, and bring living history to the eye of the public to share their work and passion. Their project was to introduce to the public historical periods which are rarely, if ever presented in the other open-air musems of south-eastern France, namely the Late Neolithic/Chalcolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age and Early Middle Ages, all based on archaeological records from the surrounding area. The project is now carried by a group of 16 co-presidents surrounded by volunteers.

The site's constructions are built with historical materials and techniques, most of the time in front of the public. Regularly, the site offers to anyone who wishes to partake in the adventure the occasion to join the building team, may they be experienced in historical construction or complete neophytes. These are crucial times of the year for us, allowing us to share the experience acquired over the course of the years, and to learn from people with different skillsets. This also make Randa Ardesca a very evolutive site, having each year something new to show the public.

Roman Invasion! Goresgyniad Rhufeinig!

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Country
United Kingdom

10am-5pm 17 and 18 August (arena displays at 12.30am and 2.30pm) Fresh from their conquest of Anglesey, soldiers of the Roman army have come to Castell Henllys to complete their occupation of Wales! Now the battles are over, will they destroy the fort? Will they try to encourage the tribe to adopt the Roman way of life and one day become Roman citizens?

Bark and Bast Workshop - Gweithdy Rhisgl a Phlisg

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Country
United Kingdom

Create your own a bark container, like those found alongside Ötzi the Iceman in the Italian Alps in 1991. Come and find out more about one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century and how bark and other plant fibres such as bast were used during prehistory to create equipment, clothing and structures.

Woad Workshop - Gweithdy Glaslys

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Country
United Kingdom

Woad Workshop Enjoy an introduction to woad - the ancient blue dye. You will make a dye vat and create various shades on wool yarn and fleece, learn about the dyeing process and how to grow woad. Price includes all materials, use of equipment and notes to take home.

£45 per person

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