exhibition Xi’an Warriors He leaves the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) with his attendance records. However, What will be the next example to replace it? The choice has already been made and It has to do with the origins of Europe: Dynasties, First Kingdoms of Prehistoric Europe, Can be seen in Alicante 22 March – 13 October.
This was revealed this Thursday. Alicante Provincial Council At the International Tourism Fair (Fitur) in Madrid. The head of the provincial institution attended the event Tony Perez; Culture Deputy, Juan de Dios Navarro; director of MARQ, Manuel Olcina; Director of the CV-MARQ Foundation, José Alberto Cortés; And archaeologist and curator of the exhibition, Juan Antonio López Padilla.
The new international exhibition will consist of: 482 pieces arrivals eight museums and institutions museums Spain, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, Belgium, Portugal and Denmark and valuable objects include: Part of the oldest astronomical map of Europe. “Something few museums can achieve”He drew attention to the deputy of culture.
What you can see in the exhibition masterpieces of bronze age craftsmanship from continental Europe and also gold jewelry and bronze treasures, among other objects. Some, Works exhibited for the first time in Spain and others not revealed Never ring.
Pioneering research from the late 19th century to the present 2nd millennium BC cultures in Europe and the available data collected by the exhibition shows some things Less isolated and more interconnected societies. López Padilla, the curator of the exhibition, said that this phase of the Bronze Age was “very important for our history because turning point “A lot of things have changed in Europe.”
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So he commented: It has been 20 years since the last exhibition in Europe about this part of history. And this arises from a wide area investigation, “some of it is made of MARQ.” The initiative emerged following investigations in San Antón. Orihuelathis “allowed us to connect the site to the Carpathians”.
MARQ professionals In coordination with other technicians from all over Europe and the idea arose to “show how, at that critical moment in European history, three points so distant from each other, the developed states reacted in different ways but at the same time to the social transformation taking place on the continent.” .
However, regarding the parts, he states that they will be “having them for the first time”. “Series of objects that have never been found in Spain” or “those who have never been exposed, even in their own country of origin, because results of very recent excavations”.
The study had collaboration 90 professionals and scientists from all over Europe, experts in Bronze Age studies who “tell us what things were like in these remote locations.”
In addition, the archaeologist pointed out that “after 9 months of China’s successful exhibition, it is China’s turn.” Let’s turn our gaze to ourselves. To see Europe’s roots “Despite the 4000 years between us, it wasn’t that different.”
A good year for MARQ
Provincial Assembly President, Tony PerezIt attracted attention with the presentation of the new exhibition “The big question arises about what will come after an exhibition containing historical records of visitors”, After stating that they have covered two targets The main principle of the road map of the Provincial Council and MARQ: “To bring culture closer to all Alicante residents and to serve as an attraction for important tourist activities”, all this together with “projecting an image of culture” A city with a lot of culture and heritage This should be valued.”
The deputy responsible for culture commented that MARQ was “one of the most important moments for the museum this year” as it was “finishing one of the best exhibitions we have ever had”, after highlighting the levels of culture excellence of the provincial museum, which has become a reference.
Record attendance at Xi’an Warriors’ latest exhibition 300,000 visitors and will bid farewell next Sunday: “We will be leaders again,” says the MP. “This is only happening in the United States, so many countries are coordinating for an exhibition.”
MARQ director Manuel Olcina emphasized the “satisfaction with the project we have presented” and celebrated the “excellence of the museums” as it was “a first-class cultural event in which the museum is a great hero”. collaborators on this new proposal”.
Record attendance at Xi’an Warriors’ latest exhibition 300,000 visitors and will bid farewell next Sunday: “We will be leaders again,” says the MP. “This is only happening in the United States, so many countries are coordinating for an exhibition.”
MARQ’s manager, Manuel OlcinaHe underlined his “satisfaction with the project we have presented” as it was “a world-class cultural event where the museum is the main protagonist” and celebrated “the excellence of the museums collaborating on this new proposal”.
Exhibition details
Selected objects, incoming 18 museums We witness the emergence of the first “warrior” characters from all over Europe, the evolution of agricultural and pastoral societies as the foundations of the first states, extractive activities such as mining, and the development of trades such as metallurgy. and goldsmithing, or the formation of elites and ideological control of society.
Additionally, the offer includes: dowry sets It is located in the monumental tombs of the first kings and queens of the Bronze Age.
Among other masterpieces in the exhibition, for the first time in our country, Part of the Nebra Disk complex, the first known representation of the European skyIt has been included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register since 2013.
It will also be exhibited Masterpieces of the Bronze Age Europeans for example Schifferstadt’s golden hat (Germany), Meltz halberd set(Germany), Golden crown from Quinta da Água Brava (Portugal) or sword of guadalajaraand will be displayed for the first time Various treasures such as those of Dohmsen and TeichaIt was found in Germany and was recently restored.
Similarly, MARQ’s next commitment after 120 years Bronze Age dowry found in Almería returned to Spain It dates from the 19th century and has been stored in the Fiftieth Anniversary Museum ever since. Brussels (MRAH).
HE MARQwill contribute to the example 26 exclusive pieces from his collectionSome of these will be exhibited to the public for the first time.
Participating museums
dynasties will open its doors From March 22 to October 13 and will be curated by archaeologists Juan Antonio López Padilla of MARQ, Roberto Risch from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and János Dani From the Déri Museum in Debrecen, Hungary
Between museums that lend Those who contributed to the realization of this new cultural proposal underline MRAH. BrusselsNational Archaeological Museum LisbonState Prehistory Museum-HalleDéri-Debrecen Museum, Damjanich Museum János-MiskolcState Department of Culture, Archeology and Protection of Monuments-Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, History Museum Palatinate-SpeyerSlovak Academy of Sciences-Nitra, MAN MadridThe Regional Archaeological Museum of Madrid-Alcalá de Henares, as well as museums in Villena, Lorca, Almería, Jaén, Mula and Callosa de Segura.