Schloss Asparn/Zaya, Medieval castle and archaeological museum in Asparn an der Zaya, Austria
Schloss Asparn/Zaya is a castle housing a museum dedicated to human history in Asparn an der Zaya, Austria. The MAMUZ museum displays original artifacts, interactive stations, and digital installations across multiple gallery spaces, while an outdoor archaeological park extends the experience beyond the castle walls.
The collection documents cultural development from the Ice Age through medieval times with approximately three million archaeological objects. This location was chosen because excavations revealed significant finds spanning various historical periods.
The outdoor archaeological area displays residential structures from different periods, ranging from Stone Age huts to medieval buildings built with traditional materials. These reconstructions allow visitors to understand directly how people lived across various ages.
Visitors can purchase combination tickets to explore both the castle exhibitions and the outdoor archaeological area. Group tours are available and provide deeper insights into the displayed objects and outdoor reconstructions.
The museum offers hands-on workshops where visitors learn ancient techniques such as spear throwing, pottery making, and metalworking using period-appropriate methods. These activities provide a direct sense of the craftsmanship skills that were necessary thousands of years ago.
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