Museo nazionale dell'Alto Medioevo, Rome, Archaeological museum in EUR district, Rome, Italy.
The Museo Nazionale dell'Alto Medioevo is an archaeological museum in the EUR district that focuses on the period from the 4th to the 9th century. The collection displays objects from graves, settlements, and churches, arranged across eight rooms within the Palazzo delle Scienze.
The museum was established in 1967 and focuses on the period of transition between late Rome and the early Middle Ages. This era saw major shifts in how societies organized themselves, traded, and practiced their faith.
The name refers to the Early Medieval period, visible here through everyday objects and craft items that reveal how people lived and worked. The rooms show the practical skills and creativity of communities across central Italy during this era.
The collection can be visited year-round and is easy to navigate since everything is clearly arranged across the rooms. Clear signage helps visitors move through quickly or spend more time depending on their interests.
One room is decorated with opus sectile, a rare ancient technique using tiny stone tiles arranged like a mosaic puzzle to create intricate patterns. This preserved space shows how wealthier households lived during this time.
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