One of the pavilions at the Plaza de España houses the Archaeological Museum. Since we went through Maria Luisa Park to the Plaza, we had to try the playgrounds we hadn’t played at previously.
Mosaic of a Circus SceneSpring Mosaic Two Sisters (and one brother)Fall Mosaic Two Sisters (and two clowns)Mosaic of BacchusMosaic of the Rapture of Hylax – Hylax is captured by nymphs. This was found at Italica (the Roman ruins we visited early in our trip).Base of a status of Mercury found in Italica, identified by the wings on his feet.Status of Venus, also found in Italica.Faces of people you would see in the city streets during the Roman period. The kids thought everyone was very serious.Diana, goddess of the hunt.Fortuna, protectress of the city.Part of an altar found at the theatre in Italica.This is just the forearm of a statue!These amphorae were found scattered through the Guadalquivir valley, and were used to carry wine, oil, salted fish, as well as “garum” (a fish sauce that was a delicacy of the time).He was very impressed with how huge this pillar was.Model of Munigua, a Roman city that was discovered in 1957.A photo of the actual site.Some objects found during the period of decline of the Roman empire. The Romans became ruled by the Visigoths (who joined with the Suebi and Vandals).He had to check inside every urn.
There was a lot more to this museum but we got booted out at 3PM (when it closes). So, back to Maria Luisa Park and its hidden treasures!
