Archeopark Všestary, Archaeological museum in Světí, Czech Republic
Archeopark Všestary is a museum displaying about 400 artifacts from different prehistoric periods, including stone axes, flint tools, bronze swords, helmets, and coins. The collection spans from the Late Stone Age to the Early Iron Age and features a large central model landscape.
The museum was founded in 1997 as a center for experimental archaeology focused on agricultural periods from the Late Stone Age through the Early Iron Age. Its buildings were constructed using prehistoric methods to demonstrate how ancient people built their structures.
The site practises "living archaeology": the prehistoric village was built using Stone Age to Iron Age techniques, and visitors can try grinding stone, working bone or firing pottery. The name Všestary refers to the village where the grounds stand, and the project grew out of the university's experimental centre.
Visiting is possible from Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours and educational programs available for groups. The grounds are largely walkable and well-suited for a half-day visit with family or school groups.
Most exhibits are replicas made by the University of Hradec Králové, since it held no archive of original finds; a few genuine pieces are shown alongside so visitors can compare an object as prehistoric people made it with its corroded state after burial.
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