This temporary exhibition, 'The Sea as Home,' explores the rich history of prehistoric coastal communities. Part of the European ArCHe Project, it showcases archaeological findings on hunters, fishers, and gatherers across Atlantic Europe. Delve into Palaeolithic sites and artefacts from Spain, focusing on the Cantabrian coast and Murcia. Displays illuminate daily life and symbolic connections to the ocean, featuring unique items like decorated whale teeth.
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This temporary exhibition, part of the European ArCHe Project, explores the lives of prehistoric coastal communities in Atlantic Europe. It showcases archaeological research on hunters, fishers, and gatherers, featuring sites and materials from Spain, with a focus on the Cantabrian coast and Murcia.
Located on the exterior panels of the museum plaza, 'El mar como hogar, historias de vida en las costas prehistóricas' (The Sea as Home, Life Stories on Prehistoric Coasts) is part of the European ArCHe Project – Archaeological Coastal Heritage. This initiative focuses on the Stone Age in Atlantic Europe, investigating how coastal communities of hunters, fishers, and gatherers lived. The exhibition presents the project's objectives and findings, supported by both terrestrial and underwater archaeological research. Visitors can explore a selection of Palaeolithic sites and artefacts from Spain, with specific attention given to examples from the Cantabrian coast and the Region of Murcia, representing coastal and underwater archaeological heritage of the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. The exhibition delves into the daily activities of these prehistoric groups and their symbolic relationship with the sea. It highlights case studies such as a bone harpoon and a sperm whale tooth decorated with terrestrial and marine motifs, alongside perforated shells bearing traces of pigments, offering insights into their culture and resourcefulness.
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