Category: Baetica

Baetica, Exhibition, Hadrian, Hadrian1900, Spain

Exhibition: ‘Hadrian Metamorphosis: The birth of a new Rome’ in Seville (#Hadrian1900)

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The Archaeological Museum of Seville is currently hosting an exhibition to commemorate the 1900th anniversary of Hadrian's accession to the imperial throne. In AD 117, Hadrian inherited control of the Roman Empire from Trajan, who had been his guardian and named him his successor. The families of both men came from Spain, from the Baetican… Continue reading Exhibition: ‘Hadrian Metamorphosis: The birth of a new Rome’ in Seville (#Hadrian1900)

Archaeology Travel, Baetica, Museum, Photography, Roman Mosaic, Spain

A guide to the mosaics along the Roman Baetica Route (Spain)

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On a recent trip to Southern Spain, I travelled along the Roman Baetica Route and visited many of the archaeological sites and museums that Andalusia has to offer. Among the plethora of ancient treasures to be found in the region, I was particularly impressed by the incredible mosaics I came across. The Roman Baetica Route… Continue reading A guide to the mosaics along the Roman Baetica Route (Spain)