architectural wonder. This unique place in the world inspired Hergé's sets for Coke en Stock and Spielberg's for his film The Last Crusade... A rich archaeological site Its monuments and vast carved tombs make Petra a magical place. This archaeological site, which is one of the most famous in the ...
demonstration During the National Archaeology Days, all the actors in this discipline (archaeologists, researchers, curators, restorers, museums, and archaeological sites) come together to showcase their work and the current state of knowledge in this field. Whether you are an archaeology enthusias ...
as rich furnishings dating from the first to the fourth century AD. A rich collection to rediscover With the exhibition Death is not an end, the archaeological museum of Nice honors its history and the remains discovered in the city, on the site of Cemenelum on the hill of Cimiez. At the sit ...
two years. Its wood, which was saturated with water, was treated and reinforced with a polyethylene glycol resin to allow its display. Today, this exceptional archaeological testimony is classified as a National Treasure. The Arles-Rhône 3 barge is displayed alongside the amphoras, tableware, and ...
itage in all its richness! You will be able to discover monuments, churches, theaters, and castles, as well as private residences, parks and gardens, archaeological sites, banks, courts, prefectures, palaces of justice, town halls, and chambers of commerce, which are usually closed to the public. Hi ...
rs features the ruins of several ancient cities at Minoa (gymnasium, stadium, temple of Apollo), Arkessini, and Egiali. In Chora, you can visit a small archaeological museum, old windmills, and the ruins of a fortress. Additionally, the island is famous for its monastery of Chozoviotissa (founded ...
r three decades The initiator of this somewhat crazy project is Michel Guyot, owner and restorer of the Château de Saint-Fargeau in Yonne. Following an archaeological study conducted on his château, he came up with the idea of building a castle "like in the Middle Ages." Maryline Martin, the curr ...
Animations for young audiences During a weekend, the National Monuments offer a privileged welcome to children to help them discover and appreciate the richness of our heritage. The Monument jeu d'enfant operation has been organized for over fifteen years by the Centre des monuments nationaux (CMN ...
Mediterranean or exotic plants, scattered in a maze of hillside paths. Not far from there, Lacco Ameno is home to the Villa Arbusto and its Pithecusae archaeological museum, which presents numerous testimonies of the Greek settlement in Ischia. On the wilder southern side of the island, you will co ...
s, Chora, is home to several must-see tourist attractions: • the famous windmills. • the port and its colorful boats. • the museums: the archaeological museum, the folklore museum, the maritime museum, the cultural museum, as well as a private museum showcasing unique collections ...
ore than 190 original pieces from one of the greatest Peruvian museums. This expo offers French visitors the opportunity to admire masterpieces and archaeological objects, some of which had never left the country. A dazzling exhibition Reunited for the first time in Paris, these objects promi ...
furniture and crafts, is a must. Are you planning to go back in time? You can go to this museum, which is located near the cathedral. You will find archaeological remains from all over Brittany, and visitors are even more interested in the collection of Breton furniture and costumes. The museum ...
An ornate cave in danger The Cosquer Cave was discovered in 1985 in the calanques of Marseille by diver Henri Cosquer. This ornate cave is an archaeological rarity rich with more than 500 works of cave art. Its walls are decorated with an incredible bestiary where we recognize bison, horses but ...
both a river and a road. It is therefore possible to cross it by car. This singular cave offers a refreshing and quite unusual visit to discover its geological and archaeological riches. Copyright : Pinpin After crossing the cave by car, you will enjoy a magical lighting and go back in ...
ity. It is one of the must-see places to discover the capital as it offers a breathtaking view of the city center and is home to several important archaeological sites such as the Temple Dome dating back to the 2nd century BC. The Citadel is also home to the Jordan Archaeological Museum and Ki ...
Where is the Filitosa site located? Filitosa is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Sollacaro in Southern Corsica. It is specifically located in a green meadow in the Taravo Valley, on a hill overlooking the Barcajolo stream. It is possible to access it by car. To find this arch ...
ce to Cairo, the Sphinx stands guard at the foot of the pyramids. The city will soon be home to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is set to be the largest archaeological museum in the world. Cairo is also worth stopping by to admire Saladin's Citadel, its Coptic quarter with churches adorned with ic ...
ndalusian-style building designed by Karim Chakor houses an impressive collection of modern Moroccan art. • the Museum of History and Civilizations. This archaeological museum traces the history of Morocco from prehistory and presents rare pieces from different regions of the country. It is k ...
