Archaeological Museum of Alto Paiva - MAAP

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Viseu > Vila Nova de Paiva > Vila Nova de Paiva > Vila Nova de Paiva, Alhais e Fráguas

Location

The Alto Paiva Archaeological Museum is located in the town of Vila Nova de Paiva, a town that belongs to the municipality of the same name. Situated in the central area of the town, the museum easily integrates into the local environment, offering a starting point for those who wish to explore the region's historical heritage.

The Archaeological Legacy of the Region

The MAAP is dedicated to the preservation and study of the vast archaeological heritage found in the Alto Paiva territory. It is a place where vestiges testifying to human occupation from remote times can be discovered. The museum houses and researches findings that span different periods of our ancient history, from the Neolithic and the Chalcolithic, through the Bronze and Iron Ages, up to the High Middle Ages.

A Centre of Knowledge and Valorization

More than a static exhibition space, the Alto Paiva Archaeological Museum functions as a dynamic centre for the inventory and restoration of archaeological finds from the region. Its continuous work aims at the enhancement of monuments and archaeological sites in the area, serving as the basis for the development of routes that allow for the direct discovery of this valuable legacy in its original environment. Here, the ancient history of Alto Paiva is researched and revealed, inviting a deeper understanding of the life of the communities that settled in this territory over the millennia.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt