Mértola: “Archeology for all” initiative that leads to discover the past and history of the town.
Of 20 from June to 28 July, Mértola is host to a number of initiatives entitled "Archeology for everyone", whose purpose is to invite citizens to participate in the scientific discovery of the common past and history of the village of Mértola, as well as collaborate in its preservation.
By the end of June, the Museum of Mértola goes out with the exhibition of archaeological pieces in various village locations. On 23, no cine-teatro Marques Duque, stems public archeology initiative, in which professionals can speak directly to the community and to raise awareness of their work.
For younger, on days 24 and 25 June takes place in the castle Alcazaba action "From excavation to the museum". Because history is written every day, no day will be opened 25 June another monument in Mértola, The Wall of History, Dr on street. Afonso Costa, a creation of POT - Center D'Arts Mértola. Of 3 a 28 July derive the labor camps in archeology at the Hill of the Castle of Mértola, aimed at youth 16 to 30 year old.
The organization is the responsibility of the Municipality of Mértola, the Mértola Archaeological Site, Center for Studies in Archeology, Arts and Economic Sciences and the University of Algarve, with the support of the State Secretariat for Science, Technology and Higher Education and the Regional Directorate of Culture Alentejo.
complete program is available at www.cm-mertola.pt.
