The Southwestern Peninsular Archaeology Meetings (EASP) have been held in several locations in Portugal and Spain since 1993. They aim to present news from archaeological research, results from ongoing research projects, and to discuss relevant issues in the archaeology of the Southwestern Peninsula, strengthening professional ties among Iberian researchers. Ler mais 9th Meeting of Southwestern Peninsular Archaeology
The International Meeting on the Management of Archaeological Sites in Urban Surroundings took place on 13, 14 and 15 September, at the Romeu Correia Municipal Forum, in Almada. Ler mais International Meeting on the Management of Archaeological Sites in Urban Surroundings
The European Heritage Days 2021 will take place between 24 September and 3 October under the theme Inclusive and Diverse Heritage. Ler mais European Heritage Days 2021
Archaeological work will take place from 16 to 27 August 2021 at the Necrópole da Idade do Ferro (Iron Age Necropolis) (8th century BC to 1st century AD), located in Largo da Feira, Mértola. Ler mais Archaeological work at the Necrópole da Idade do Ferro (Iron Age Necropolis)
On 22 July 2021, Doctor Cláudio Torres, Director of the Archaeological Site of Mértola and the Mértola Museum received the National ‘Memory and Identity’ Award, awarded by the Portuguese Association of Municipalities with Historic Centres, at the official ceremony marking the National Day of Historic Centres, in Tavira. Ler mais Cláudio Torres – National ‘Memory and Identity’ Award 2020/2021
Much has been said and written lately about the role of culture and more specifically of museums in today’s society. This has been a much debated topic in recent years, with the pandemic situation experienced in 2020 and 2021 rekindling interest and giving rise to a diversity of positions, critical analyses and many opinions. Ler mais Museum of Mértola – Islamic Art 20 years later…
The 25th edition of the Portuguese Museology Association (APOM) Awards Ceremony was held on 10 December 2020, in an online edition. Ler mais Cláudio Torres receives 2020 APOM Award
Considering the provisions of the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 6-B/2021 of 13 January… Ler mais Temporary closure of the Mértola Museum Units
The 11th edition of the Islamic Festival will take place in May 2021 and will be yet another moment of exaltation of the Islamic roots and influences of Mértola. The philosophy behind this Festival is based on historical-archaeological research and the graphic image of each edition is inspired by the collections of the Mértola Museum. Ler mais Mértola Islamic Festival
The Vestry Board of the Parish Church of Mértola has handed over to the Mértola Museum a series of items that had been kept by the Diocese of Beja for a number of years. Ler mais Mértola Parish donates sacred art items
