Organized by the Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, this international congress delves into the distinct architectural designs and urban planning strategies of Roman cities across the Lusitania region. It features insightful lectures and debates from leading academics. Explore the decorative elements and public buildings that characterized these ancient settlements during this two-day event in Mérida.
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This international congress, held on September 27-28, focuses on the urban, architectural, and decorative models of ancient Lusitania. It features presentations and debates by experts discussing the planning, public buildings, and decorative aspects of cities in the region.
The Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, in collaboration with the Fundación CB and the Junta de Extremadura, is organizing an international congress titled 'Los modelos urbanísticos, edilicios y decorativos de Lusitania' (The urban, architectural, and decorative models of Lusitania). This two-day event, taking place on September 27th and 28th, will be held at the Fundación CB in Mérida. The congress aims to delve into the architectural designs, urban planning strategies, and decorative elements characteristic of Roman cities in the Lusitania region. The program includes a series of lectures and debates by distinguished academics from institutions such as the German Archaeological Institute of Madrid, the University of Coimbra, the University of Lisbon, and the Museo de Lisboa - Teatro Romano, among others. Sessions will cover topics ranging from public architecture and urban spaces in northern Lusitania to specific case studies like Colonia Medellinensis, Felicitas Iulia Olisipo (Lisbon), Ammaia, Pax Iulia, and Myrtilis. The congress will conclude with a debate and closing remarks on the final day.
Registration is free but requires formalization through the museum's website registration form. Attendance is limited and will be confirmed in strict order. The presentations will be live-streamed on the MNAR YouTube channel. For inquiries, contact the research department at 924306038.
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