As part of the activities Citizens of Empire, planned by the City through Cartagena Port of Cultures, this Saturday November 22 is a special date, it is the exposure, all day, Muses decorating one of the rooms of Building Atrium Area of the Roman Forum, as part of a major pictorial composition and, due to its quality and conservation, are unique in the archaeological landscape.
Directed by the scientific director of the excavations, José Miguel Noguera, in two sessions, one at 11:30 and another at 12:30 pm on Saturday a very special visit which will explain the origin will be made ​​and symbolism of these exceptional paintings and their finding in the historical context of ancient Carthago Nova.
Visitors participating in this special tour will have the unique opportunity to see the composition prior to its restoration.
In addition, visitors who come to visit the site freely during the day on Saturday, will also have the opportunity to discover this unique paintings over 2000 years ago.
The next and final visit of the author, and l Saturday 29 November, will be borne by Izaskun Martinez, director of restoration. Keeping two thousand years of fascinating murals .A recovery process in which experts will present techniques conservation and restoration of the fresco mural painting.
Also in two sessions at 11:30 and 12:30.
Since last September, the Roman Forum Area offers the possibility of walking through new roads that define the block of the first century, which has recovered plotting two -cardo decumano- streets they walked by the citizens of ancient Carthago Nova.
The latest campaign to recover this large urban archaeological park has been funded by an agreement between Repsol and the city of Cartagena Foundation.
To raise awareness of these important archaeological finds, is also developing a special activity for younger, every Sunday until December 7.
It is the children's workshop Small archaeologists in the neighborhood of the Roman Forum, where children become detectives of the past.
Young archaeologists have the opportunity to explore, excavate and restore thousands of fragments that remain to be discovered in the neighborhood of the Forum.
An adventure where you can get a share of the treasure of history.
Location: Barrio del Forum.
Days: Sundays from October 19 to December 7 Hours: 12:. 00h Addressed: Children 5 to 12 years and costs. 5 euros.
Includes restorative materials.
50% Discount Club Cartagena Port of Cultures.
More information and reservations at 968.50.00.93.
www.cartagenapuertodeculturas.com
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena