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Archaeology Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona houses archaeological relics that speak of the evolution of Catalonia putting light on those times of yore. Some of the present sites of the museum are found in Barcelona, Girona, Empúries, Ullastret, Olèrdola and not to mention the Underwater Archaeology Centre of Catalonia. You will know that the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia was formed by the Museum Act in 1990. And did you know that the head office is situated in the former Palace of Graphic Arts. The museum holds collections that are based on chronological and geographic measures. You can literally travel back to those times that reflect the origin of the place, Catalonia. In fact, you will know much about the background of prehistory as well as ancient history. This museum is veritably one of its own kinds in Barcelona. It also brings out the different related cultures of the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean. Pelagi Martínez i Patricio is the man behind everything as far as the design of the museum goes. The prehistoric artifacts in addition to the ancient Greek and Roman works of art also form a part of the design. You will also come across the Greek statue of Asclepius, which simply stands a work of genius. It belongs to the 3rd century BCE and was found in Empúries. This museum takes you back to times gone by from prehistory to the Middle Ages. There is no better place on earth to find out more about the cultural background of Catalonia. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona is a National museum. It not only bags archaeological relics but also has a set of other responsibilities as well. It aims at preserving, examining and disseminating information about archaeological remains to say the least. If you pay a visit to Barcelona make sure that you don’t miss out on Archaeology Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona.
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