International Archaeology Day at the Mušov Visitor Centre - Event for metal detectors

Saturday 19 October 2024

You are cordially invited to the International Archaeology Day at the Mušov Visitor Centre - Gateway to Roman Empire, which this year brings a unique opportunity for all history enthusiasts and metal detector seekers. As part of this event, we will focus on the town of Jevíčko, where archaeologists discovered an important Roman military camp in 2016. This find, which includes a typical V-shaped spiked ditch, pushed the northernmost limit of Roman camps in the Czech Republic and brought new insight into Roman expansion in Central Europe.

At the event, you will meet the archaeologists who have investigated the find and learn more about how it can be used and metal detector in uncovering similar significant discoveries. For prospectors with metal detectors, this event will be a great opportunity to learn more about Roman history on our territory and how this history relates to modern detection activities.

Programme:

15:00 - LECTURE
Jevíčko and its importance in the Roman period
Lecturer. Jozef Dubec
Author team. Jana Němcová, Bc. Jana Němcová, Jana Němcová, Jozef Dubec, Bc. Pavel Kejval, Bc. Šimon Lompart
Regional Museum in Litomyšl

This lecture will offer a unique insight into how metal detectors have helped in uncovering archaeological finds in the Jevíčko area. Interesting insights for any prospector who wants to understand the role of archaeology and the importance of accurate locating of finds.

16:00 - FILM SCREENING
Jevíčko and Mala Haná through the eyes of native people
Prehistory and the First Peoples
Creators and guests. Ruda Beran, Martin Vojtěchovský

The film will show not only the history of Jevíčko, but also the key archaeological finds in the area that can inspire metal detectorists for their own research and discovery.

Venue:
Exposition of the Mušov Visitor Centre - Gateway to the Roman Empire

Admission:
Basic: 60,- CZK
Children, students, seniors, disabled: free