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ARchEOLoGICal
museum
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of SEvEn PALACeS
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View of some of the exhibits in
the museum. |
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The
present site of the museum was once the basement of a large Roman construction,
possibly a temple to honour the goddess Minerva. In its interior, the visitor
can admire some of the fascinating historical remains of Almuñécar,
such as the collection of objects from the Necropolis of Puente de Loy and
Laurita or from the fish-curing factory at El Majuelo.. |
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Egyptian vase XVII a.C |
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The
most important exhibit, from the archeological point of view, is this wonderful
Egyptian vase, sculpted in the seventeenth century BC from solid quartz,
and discovered in a local house. The hieroglyphics show that it dates from
the time of the Pharaoh Apophis I, of the Hixos dynasty. Many archeologists
believe this to be the oldest historical remain in Spain to bear an inscription. |
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Also
on display are numerous funeral objects, including urns and jewels, that
formed part of the funeral ceremony.
Phoenician art is represented, too, by sculptures and items of jewellery
such as diadems and rings. |
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Phoenician Lion |
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Tuesday
to Sunday
10:30 to13:30 morning
18.30 to 21.00 afternoon
Sunday afternoon and Monday Closed |
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Cueva de Siete Palacios Barrio de San Miguel 18690 Almuñécar Granada
(España)
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The museum has specialized guides for groups, speaking Spanish, English,
Italian and French.
This service should be booked in advance
by phone: 958 63 37 46
- 958 63 49 68
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Actualización:
14.07.2003
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