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Selection of some Portuguese archaeological news, printed by the national, regional and local press. For more comprehensive consultations, please go to the library of the National Archaeological Museum.


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04-06-2011
O mistério das três valas concêntricas numa estrada do Alentejo

O mistério das três valas concêntricas numa estrada do Alentejo
Jornal O Público

O mistério das três valas concêntricas numa estrada do Alentejo



  
17-05-2011
Archaeological survey with "extraordinary" results

Archaeological survey with "extraordinary" results
Newspaper "Diário de Aveiro"

Archaeological survey with "extraordinary" results

The archaeological excavations carried out at the rear of Santo António Church, in Aveiro, permitted to obtain "exceptional results in terms of the understanding of ceramic production in the 17th and 18th centuries, namely as far as the production of sugar ceramics is concerned".

 
 
13-05-2011
Improvement of Archaeology Centre in Ourique

Improvement of Archaeology Centre in Ourique
MetroNews

Improvement of Archaeology Centre in Ourique

It is intended to create an archaeological depot with materials from the Votive Deposit of Garvão and to ensure the proper functioning of Caetano de Mello Beirão Centre for Archaeology.

  
20-04-2011
Fourth Conference of Young people in Archaeological Research...

Fourth Conference of Young people in Archaeological Research...
Correio do Sul, edição Online

Fourth Conference of Young people in Archaeological Research...

The Fourth Conference of Young People in Archaeological Research, a scientific event held by and for young researchers, will take place between 11-14 May in Gambelas Campus of the University of Algarve, in Faro.

 
 
19-04-2011
The research about the Neolithic at Ponta da Passadeira

The research about the Neolithic at Ponta da Passadeira
Rostos.pt

The research about the Neolithic at Ponta da Passadeira

The International Conference on the Prehistory of Wetlands will be held in Setúbal, from 19 to 21 May 2011, and will be organized by the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography of Setúbal, in partnership with SIMARSUL.

  
31-03-2011
Archaeological sites vandalized

Archaeological sites vandalized
Newspaper "Notícias da Covilhã"

Archaeological sites vandalized

Last week, the City Hall of Fornos de Algodres made an appeal to the local population to warn the town council and the authorities if they detect "strange movements" near archaeological sites.

 
 
28-03-2011
Archaeological commemorations – The Rock Art of the Tagus Valley - 40 years

Archaeological commemorations – The Rock Art of the Tagus Valley - 40 years
Newspaper "Diário do Minho"

Archaeological commemorations – The Rock Art of the Tagus Valley - 40 years

In 2011 we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the discovery of rock art in the Tagus Valley and 35 years of the Bracara Augusta Project. These are projects that, due to their extent and results, marked the Portuguese Archaeology in the 2nd half of the twentieth century.

  
10-03-2011
Dolmen of Cortiçô has been vandalized

Dolmen of Cortiçô has been vandalized
Newspaper "O Público"

Dolmen of Cortiçô has been vandalized

The Dolmen of Cortiçô, a landmark of Fornos de Algodres’ archaeological tour, suffered damage that can be irreparable, after having been used as a "kiln" to melt the coating of stolen copper wire.

 
 
28-02-2011
Prehistory explains present day

Prehistory explains present day
Newspaper "Diário de Notícias"

Prehistory explains present day

The workshop "Prehistoric kitchen" organized by the Museum of Prehistoric Art and the Sacred of the Tagus Valley showed how alterations in diets are responsible for profound anatomical changes.

  
24-02-2011
Important archaeological discovery in Alvito

Important archaeological discovery in Alvito
Newspaper "Diário do Sul"

Important archaeological discovery in Alvito

Municipal works uncover important Early Christian and Roman structures on São Romão Road.

 
 
22-02-2011
Works at the secondary school of Beja uncover necropolis of the Islamic period

Works at the secondary school of Beja uncover necropolis of the Islamic period
Correio do Alentejo online

Works at the secondary school of Beja uncover necropolis of the Islamic period

So far the archaeologists have found burials matching "250 individuals of both sexes, mainly adults, but also children and young people," mostly from the Islamic period, in which people were buried sideways.

  
21-02-2011
The Romans’ arrival changed life in Ponte de Lima

The Romans’ arrival changed life in Ponte de Lima
Newspaper "Diário do Minho"

The Romans’ arrival changed life in Ponte de Lima

As it has happened all over the country, the arrival of the Romans changed life in Ponte de Lima. Everything might have started around the year 137 or 138 B.C.

 
 
21-02-2011
Outstanding Roman remains

Outstanding Roman remains
Newspaper "Diário do Minho"

Outstanding Roman remains

In Ponte de Lima, among other remains, we stand out the milestones, the bridges, road XIX, and a buckle with strong religious symbolism.

  
21-02-2011
Buckle stands out among the remains of the "Villae" of Paço Velho da Facha

Buckle stands out among the remains of the "Villae" of Paço Velho da Facha
Newspaper "Diário do Minho"

Buckle stands out among the remains of the "Villae" of Paço Velho da Facha

One of the most significant finds of the "villa" of Paço da Facha is a belt buckle where it reads "XPS (Christus) SIT TECUM X" which means may Christ be with you, dated from the 6th century.

 
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