Following the success of the exhibition Faces of Rome, the Municipal Archaeological Museum of Cartagena 'Enrique Escudero de Castro' has extended his stay in the city until January 10 for the enjoyment of all citizens of the municipality of Cartagena Area .
At first the sample would be in the city until the end of the month in November, however, the vast acogidaobtenida since its inauguration on Sept. 28, has led to its expansion, backed by significant numbers of visitors obtained.
According to data collected, have received a total of 5070 visits, increasing by 80% the number of visits to the museum, compared to October last year.
It should be recalled, the exhibition from the National Archaeological Museum (MAN) and organized by CAM, it offers the opportunity to see portraits, busts, heads, sarcophagi, created between the first century BC and third century, we come a little to the culture and Roman.
After touring several Spanish cities, the works can be visited from Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 hours to 14.00 hours and 17.00 hours to 20.00 hours and, lossábados and Sundays from 11.00 hours 14.00 hours.
This collection consists of a unique set of 15 imperial portraits that represent the most important dynasties that led the Roman empire, such as the Julia-Claudian dynasty, that of the Flavian, Antonine and Severan's.
The highlights of this extraordinary group of seated statues of the empress Livia and her son, the emperor Tiberius.
To this, add 15 private portraits, among which include materials relating to the burial area, such as stelae and sarcophagi.
The exhibition is structured into three main chapters: Monarchs and philosophers.
History of Augusta and Cives Romanis.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena