The 'Alas para la guerra. Aratis y la Celtiberia' exhibition offers a compelling exploration of warfare in the Iberian Iron Age. It meticulously examines how conflict profoundly shaped the economic, social, and symbolic dimensions of Celtiberian culture. Visitors will discover the intricate relationship between war and various cultural practices, including craftsmanship and trade, while uncovering the powerful symbolism of 'wings' as a central motif.
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This exhibition delves into the phenomenon of warfare in the Iberian Iron Age, focusing on Celtiberian culture. It explores how conflict influenced economic, social, and symbolic aspects of life, highlighting the symbolic meaning of 'wings' in their culture.
The exhibition 'Alas para la guerra. Aratis y la Celtiberia' explores the multifaceted nature of war in the Iberian Iron Age, with a specific focus on Celtiberian society. It posits that warfare was not merely an act of violence but was deeply interwoven with cultural practices, including craftsmanship, trade, aesthetic codes, and intercultural exchanges. The exhibition uses the concept of 'wings' as a central symbolic motif, appearing in decorative elements on helmets, as a representation of the passage of fallen warriors to the afterlife, and as part of the birds and mythical imagery that populated the daily and spiritual landscape of the Celtiberians. The accompanying catalog provides a comprehensive overview of the warlike phenomenon in the protohistory of the Iberian Peninsula, detailing its derivatives in economic, social, gender, and symbolic processes.
The exhibition is available from June 24 to October 5, 2025, at the Museo Arqueológico Nacional. The catalog for this exhibition is currently sold out.
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