The Time of the Dead - The Sacred in the Cave of St. Paul. Almada, 3000-2000 BC
The Time of the Dead - The Sacred in the Cave of St. Paul. Almada, 3000-2000 BC
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The exhibition features the Artificial Cave of St. Paul II, a funerary monument carved into the rock and used for about a thousand years, approximately five thousand years ago.
Located in the former Convent of St. Paul, the cave contained more than two hundred burials, bearing witness to the funeral practices and beliefs of the prehistoric communities that inhabited this territory. The exhibition features everyday objects, offerings, and symbolic artifacts, revealing connections and influences from other regions. Among the archaeological remains are references to practices associated with fertility, ancestor worship, and a female deity, providing insight into different aspects of life and death.
Located in the former Convent of St. Paul, the cave contained more than two hundred burials, bearing witness to the funeral practices and beliefs of the prehistoric communities that inhabited this territory. The exhibition features everyday objects, offerings, and symbolic artifacts, revealing connections and influences from other regions. Among the archaeological remains are references to practices associated with fertility, ancestor worship, and a female deity, providing insight into different aspects of life and death.
Start Date:
01 October 2026
End Date:
18 April 2027
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Museu da Cidade de Almada - Almada
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Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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