Archaeological Museum of Badajoz
Archaeological Museum of Badajoz, Archaeological museum within Alcazaba fortification in Badajoz, Spain
Description
The Archaeological Museum of Badajoz is housed in the Palace of the Counts of la Roca and contains thousands of objects spanning multiple historical periods of the region. The galleries display everything from Bronze Age tools and warrior steles to Roman mosaics and Islamic-era artifacts.
History
The museum began in 1867 when local researchers started gathering artifacts from the region's past. It moved through several locations over more than a century before finding its permanent home in the current palace building in 1989.
Culture
The collection reflects how different peoples shaped this region over centuries through everyday objects and artistic expressions. Visitors can see how Roman, Islamic, and earlier communities left their mark through pottery, inscriptions, and decorative pieces.
Practical
The museum is centrally located and easily accessible on foot in Badajoz. Plan to spend several hours exploring the galleries, as the collection is extensive and spread across multiple rooms.
Did you know?
The museum holds one of the largest collections of Bronze Age warrior steles found anywhere on the Iberian Peninsula. These stone monuments depict warriors and their symbols from thousands of years ago in a way that remains striking to see today.
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