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12 Apr
The first archaeological stratum of the Phoenician city of La Vila Joiosa is discovered
Until now, only the world of the dead was known, through the large cemeteries of Casetes (from the second half of the 7th century BC) and Poble Nou (from a century later). Both have yielded numerous tombs, some very large and elaborate, reflecting an oriental society buried with jewellery, metal…
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27 Mar
The exhibition "Música, pólvora i desembarc" celebrates its "Mig Any" with a week of special activities.
The exhibition "Música, pólvora i desembarc" reaches its halfway point this March. It opened in August 2021 and is scheduled to close in January 2025. For this reason, during the week of 28th to 1st April, a special programme of the "Mig Any" - if we take the festive terminology…
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16 Mar
The 10th Festum Alonis will recreate the pleasures of the table in Ancient Rome
FESTVM ALONIS (Latin for "the feast of Allon") is a historical re-enactment festival dedicated to the Roman city of Allon, under today's Vila Joiosa, and its territorium, represented by l'Alfàs del Pi. It is organised by both town councils, through Vilamuseu and the Villa Romana de l'Albir Open Air Museum,…