Archaeology

Archaeology

Introduction

Archaeology is an exciting adventure that immerses us in the mysteries of the past. Careful excavation brings to light relics that have been buried for thousands of years. Once they have been unearthed, these treasures are studied by experts and the results are then shared with scientists and the general public through published articles, papers and exhibitions. This gives everyone the opportunity to marvel at the true stories of our history.

In Monaco, the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, founded in 1902 by Prince Albert I, allows visitors to explore our present and our future. Working in partnership with international institutions, the museum is dedicated to scientific research and the preservation of artefacts discovered during archaeological digs. Its work covers the periods from the prehistoric era to today, exploring the changes and continuity in behaviour through the ages and in different environments. The museum thus plays a vital role in showcasing human heritage.

Events

EXHIBITION
Exhibition - Magies d'ailleurs (Magic from Elsewhere)

Exhibition - Magies d'ailleurs (Magic from Elsewhere)

15
Dec
20 25
15
Dec
20 26
Faced with the unknown (illness, death, tomorrow), rituals are a way of organising chaos, of "knowing what to do", of dispelling fear and confronting trials. How does one move from the profane to the sacred? What meaning is given to everyday gestures? What role do shamans, healers and priestesses play? What objects serve as mediators in these exchanges between humans and gods: fetishes, masks, cult statues? What is the diversity of these practices, and what are their common threads? What is the history of magical rituals, their foundation, their raison d'être? How can we understand the precise meaning of gestures that are repeated and passed down from generation to generation, from master to initiate, from father to son?
Proposed by : Musée d'Anthropologie Préhistorique de Monaco fondé par le Prince Albert Ier
Location : Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
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Exhibition - From Toumaï to Sapiens

Exhibition - From Toumaï to Sapiens

15
Feb
20 26
16
Oct
20 26
This richly illustrated, educational and interactive exhibition tells the story of the birth and evolution of our species, Homo sapiens, and of the entire human lineage known as Hominins.It traces the journey, through long migrations, of human beings who invented tools and mastered fire, before leaving the African cradle of humanity and eventually settling, for the past approximately 10,000 years, across the entire planet. These fascinating and open-ended questions are explored in this exhibition, which is further enriched by multimedia content (interviews, 3D views of prehistoric objects, quizzes, games, etc.).Like all exhibitions by Synops editions, From Toumaï to Sapiens is aimed at a wide audience and shares scientific knowledge in an educational and engaging way. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Synops editions design exhibitions that are both educational, interactive and immersive, intended for museums, media libraries, associations, science and technology culture centres and all types of public venues.
Proposed by : Musée d'Anthropologie Préhistorique de Monaco fondé par le Prince Albert Ier
Location : Monaco Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
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Summer holiday workshops at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
15 July 2024

Summer holiday workshops at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

Join us at the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology on Monday, 22 July 2024! Missing out on this summer's Olympic Games? Come and try our Prehistoric Games!
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