THE MUSEUM of Villajoyosa under the direction of archaeologist Paula Bernabeu, has discovered the importance of eleven pieces of copper from the Roman period found in various excavations that have taken place in the town in recent years.
Six pieces from Roman sites in Villajoyosa were excavated from four luxurious villas and stately homes and two cemeteries.
Councillor for Culture of the city of Villajoyosa, Pepe Lloret, said, “Archaeologist Paula Bernabeu has produced important work on eleven unique bronze objects from Roman times. These studies are key to understanding the provenance of these items, to give them the prominence they deserve in the new museum and to understand the effort involved to excavate, recover, restore and research.”
One of the most important and well preserved items is a decorative plate from the town of Barberes Sud (still under excavation), a very rare piece dated between 50 and 200BC, thought to have decorated an atrium or main courtyard of a temple.
Another find of great importance and exceptional value is the ‘crepitaculum of Somnus’ (rattle of the God of Sleep) of Creueta, dated around 100BC.
Source: RTN [September 15, 2011]
Six pieces from Roman sites in Villajoyosa were excavated from four luxurious villas and stately homes and two cemeteries.
Councillor for Culture of the city of Villajoyosa, Pepe Lloret, said, “Archaeologist Paula Bernabeu has produced important work on eleven unique bronze objects from Roman times. These studies are key to understanding the provenance of these items, to give them the prominence they deserve in the new museum and to understand the effort involved to excavate, recover, restore and research.”
One of the most important and well preserved items is a decorative plate from the town of Barberes Sud (still under excavation), a very rare piece dated between 50 and 200BC, thought to have decorated an atrium or main courtyard of a temple.
Another find of great importance and exceptional value is the ‘crepitaculum of Somnus’ (rattle of the God of Sleep) of Creueta, dated around 100BC.
Source: RTN [September 15, 2011]