6R DAY OF ARCHAEOLOGY

 The 11^th of August in Călugăreni is dedicated to the Day of Archaeology,  based on six years of tradition. The aim of this day is to involve the public into the world of archaeology. The job of an archaeologist, besides showeling, finding treasures, troweling and brushing on the field, has many important sides, which complement each other. The main idea is that sharing our knowledge with the public is just as important as scientific research. One other very significant side is to teach and communicate to everyone the importance and the value of the cultural heritage, in order to understand and preserve it. The Day of Archaeology offers a behind the scenes view into the many tasks of an archaeologist. The visitors will have the opportunity to see and experience how an archaeological excavation is going on, visit an exhibition with special Roman objects, like handcuffs, moneyboxes, coins, and participate at the inauguration of a futuristic bellevue. Museum pedagogical activities will not be missing from both the Franciscan Monastery and the Barn Theatre, in the presence of well trained Roman soldiers and lively music.

A box of archaeology and Holiday at the museum

The aim of this activity is to promote the archaeological discoveries from excavations, from Roman and medieval sites belonging to Mureș county. Seven Roman and seven medieval artefacts will be presented by researchers of the museum. The younger ones can take part in museum pedagogical activities related to the exhibited objects. The program can be attended every Tuesday and Wednesday during the marked dates, from 10­–12 AM, and it is mainly recommended for children over five years. The participation fee is 10lei/ child. Registration is possible on the 0747773299 phone number and the maximum number of attendats is 25.

Rescue excavations at Călugăreni    

            Since november 2017 in the villages of Eremitu commune canalization works have started, wherethrough these interventions rescue excavations are needed.

            The archaeological survey was undertaken at Dămieni, Călugăreni and Eremitu. The rescue excavation started on the section north to the fort, and during the survey was discovered a waste pit and a daub fireplace, with a dog skull underneath. These structures were part of the civilian settlement and have major role in understanding the stratigraphy and the chronology of the site. From the repertoire of the finds a large quantity of ceramic material, a ceramic moneybox, snake-pot fragments, bronze fibulae and rings can be mentioned.

A box of archaeology at the Night of the Museums

                This year’s idea was to bring together Medieval  and Roman finds from excavations of the Mureș County Museum and to present them parallel next to each other. The 14 finds reveal similar aspects of the Roman and Medieval Era, like Roman gaming counters and Medieval dices, Roman iron lamps and Medieval bronze candle trimmer. In order for visitors to have a better understanding, five minutes presentations were held about each object by specialists of the museum.

                The museum pedagogical activities were strongly connected to the exhibited finds. Because of the two Roman moneyboxes from the exhibition, children could learn about Roman currency and paint their own coins. Related to the iron spur, the young ones could paint a horseman with spur. Of course, the Rota could not be missing either, but children enjoyed making candles and stamping on clay too. It was a lovely day with many inquiring people, eager to find out more about our special finds.

Night of the Museums at the Mureș County Museum

Title of activity: Periodic exhibition and museum pedagogical activity: A box of archaeology

Opening hours/location: 11.00–18.00 / Historical and Archaeological Museum

Program of the public lectures:

Description: The aim of the forthcoming activity is to popularize the archaeological collection, which gained new finds of great value from the recent excavations on Roman and medieval sites in Mureș County. The specialists of the museum will present seven Roman and seven medieval objects. Children will have the opportunity to attend museum pedagogical activities related to the presented objects.

Partner: Milites Marisiensis Association

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