
Association for Roman Archaeology
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The ARA is a UK charity that supports & promotes Roman history & archaeology. Members get magazines & go on tours. Interested in joining? Visit our website
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Catalonia study tour - the extensive subterranean excavations of Barcino are home to a wide range of manufacturing facilities including garum, wine making and clothes dyeing. Association for Roman Archaeology


Catalonia study tour - the Catalonia museum of archaeology in Barcelona has been rearranged since our last visit with marbles and mosaics brought to life in colour and VR tours of Tarraco. Association for Roman Archaeology


An amazing highlight of our trip to Paleopaphos! Stunning Archaic Greek sarcophagus resplendent with Homeric imagery! Polythemus, Hector, Hercules and Odysseus! Association for Roman Archaeology Pen & Sword Books Casemate Publishers Dr Mike Nevell Pete Savin Ritterton Darius Arya


Catalonia study tour - the tower of Scipios, a 1st cent AD funerary monument alongside the Via Augusta with a carving of Attis. Association for Roman Archaeology


Catalonia study tour - the Arc de Bera on the Via Augusta between Tarraco and Barcino. Association for Roman Archaeology


Catalonia study tour - the villa Romana del Moro situated at a short distance from the Via Augusta near Tarraco. Association for Roman Archaeology


Catalonia study tour - Castell d'Olerdola: an Iberian hill top settlement that was fortified by the Romans who built a wall to create a strategic stronghold that protected the roads running through the area. Inside was a large water cistern and a wine press. Association for Roman Archaeology


Catalonia study tour - villa Romana Els Munts dates from around the reign of Hadrian and is likely to have imperial connections. During the reign of Antoninus Pius it was occupied by Caius Avitus the Duumvir of Tarraco. Association for Roman Archaeology


Catalonia study tour - the Roman Les Ferreres Aqueduct taking the water supply into Tarraco. Whilst the aqueduct runs straight across the valley, prior to this the water channel followed the contour of the hill. Association for Roman Archaeology










