Until November 1 El Resplandor de Roma exhibition in Murcia

The Shining Lights of Rome exhibition at the archaeological museum in Murcia lanterns and lamps from over 2000 years ago

Following a successful season at the archaeological museum of Cartagena an exhibition entitled “El Resplandor de Roma” (The Shining Light of Rome) and containing various oil lamps and lanterns from south-eastern Spain during the time of Roman rule, is opening at the municipal archaeological museum of Murcia (MAM) on May 11.

The display contains over 200 exhibits which trace the development of illumination technology between approximately the 3rd century BC and the 7th century AD.

El Resplandor de Roma can be visited during normal museum opening hours: weekdays except Mondays 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00, Saturdays 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00, Sundays and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00. The museum closes on Mondays and public holidays and admission is free of charge.

During July and August the museum opens only in the morning.

Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio 7, Murcia. Telephone 968 234602.

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