Last May we were visited by American journalist Jack Zahora and photographer Tara Todras-Whitehill, who were interested in learning about Mértola’s Islamic past. This visit is recounted in the article published in the July issue of AramcoWorld Magazine, entitled ‘Pieces of the Past: Mértola, Portugal rediscovers its Islamic roots‘. The article, which takes up several… Ler mais AramcoWorld magazine publishes article on Mértola
Once again, Mértola’s subterranean riches featured in National Geographic Portugal. The article by Gonçalo Pereira Rosa, entitled ‘Medieval Mértola: the rural world a millennium ago‘, presents the findings from the excavation campaign conducted in May 2024 in Mesquita (Espírito Santo/Mértola), as part of the IACAM Project, coordinated by Maria de Fátima Palma from the Mértola… Ler mais Mértola in National Geographic Portugal – July 2024
Museums are dynamic and inclusive spaces open to all, designed to educate and inform. They play an important role in the communities in which they operate, seeking to raise awareness of the importance of discovering our heritage. The heritage which belongs to everyone and which must be preserved for future generations. The Cláudio Torres Mértola… Ler mais Exhibition ‘The Museum goes to the Children’s Workshop’
Trainee at the Nova University of Lisbon and the University of Orleans (France) Within the scope of research support, Ana Cadena-Irizar, a Mexican researcher who is taking her PhD in Cultural Heritage Conservation in a joint programme between the Nova University of Lisbon and the Université d’Orléans in France, was at the Technical Area of… Ler mais Trainee at the Nova University of Lisbon and the University of Orleans (France)
IACAM project – 2024 work campaign The archaeological work for the 4th campaign of archaeological excavations in the area known as Cerca das Alcarias in the village of Mesquita (Espírito Santo) took place between 20 May and 3 June, as part of the IACAM project – Intervenção arqueológica nas Cercas das Alcarias, with the scientific… Ler mais IACAM project – 2024 work campaign
Mértola, Caminhos Sonoros – artist in the community/Samuel Gapp As part of the celebrations for International Museum Day 2024, on 18 May, Mértola, Caminhos Sonoros, a musical and literary walk and concert in the Main Church of Mértola, was organised in partnership between Mértola City Council, the Cláudio Torres Mértola Museum, the Parish of Mértola,… Ler mais Mértola, Caminhos Sonoros – artist in the community/Samuel Gapp
International Museum Day – 18 May 2024 – ‘Museums for education and research’ ICOM has been organising International Museum Day since 1977 with the aim of raising awareness of the important role museums have in enriching cultures, mutual understanding, and promoting cooperation and peace between people. This year’s theme, ‘Museums for education and research‘, emphasises… Ler mais International Museum Day – 18 May 2024 – ‘Museums for education and research’
Presentation of the film ‘A visita, O Museu, O Anel, A Jarra, A Alcateia’ – 15 and 18 May 2024 As part of the Film Workshop ‘Olhar pelo Tempo – Olhar com o Museu Cláudio Torres‘, promoted by Associação entre Imagem with the collaboration of various institutions, including the Mértola School Group, the City Hall… Ler mais Presentation of the film ‘A visita, O Museu, O Anel, A Jarra, A Alcateia’ – 15 and 18 May 2024
Trainees from the IES Ribera del Tajo School in Talavera de la Reina (Spain) As part of an Erasmus Programme, Mértola City Council, through the Local Economy and Tourism Support Centre, and the Instituto IES Ribera del Tago, based in Talavera de la Reina (Spain), took on trainees Ailin Aixa Villarrol Barroso and Inés Fuentes… Ler mais Trainees from the IES Ribera del Tajo School in Talavera de la Reina (Spain)
Research support – collaboration with Campo Arqueológico and the Universities of Évora and Frankfurt The Museu de Mértola Cláudio Torres supported the activities carried out as part of the partnership between the Campo Arqueológico de Mértola, the University of Évora’s History Department and the Institute or Archaeological Science – Dept. of Near Eastern Archaeology da… Ler mais Research support – collaboration with Campo Arqueológico and the Universities of Évora and Frankfurt
