Archives for 2023

26/07/2023

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Archaeological excavations at the Valencia “la Vella” site unveil the presence of an ancient mint in the city

Archaeological works carried out by the group of experts and students states the urban and military character of this prominent settlement in the Mediterranean. The archaeological excavations that have been carried out at the Visigothic site of Valencia “la Vella,” in Riba-roja de Túria (València), suggest the existence of a workshop for coin minting in […]

23/07/2023

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News from the Mongolian steppe: latest campaign sheds further light on nomadic societies and pastoralism

Recent exciting advances in archaeological research on the plains of Mongolia. During the months of May and June, a multidisciplinary team led by the University of La Laguna, with the participation of members from the GIAP research group (ICAC), conducted new exploration work in the Züünkhangai region. The main objective of this project was to […]

18/07/2023

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Exploring Roman Life: 17th Guissona Archaeology Course Unearths New Discoveries

On July 14th, the 17th edition of the Roman City of Iesso Archaeology Course in Guissona concluded. The Roman City of Iesso Archaeology Course brought together students, researchers, and professionals in its 17th edition, combining educational and research components linked to the Iesso research project. Núria Romaní (UAB) is the leading researcher of the Iesso […]

5/07/2023

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We welcome Maria Gradillas as the new administrator of ICAC!

On the occasion of her appointment as the new administrator of the Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology (ICAC), we had the opportunity to talk to Maria Gradillas about her professional background and her plans for the Institute. Maria Gradillas holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Barcelona and a Bachelor’s degree in Political […]

4/07/2023

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The ICAC in a shell, 2022

The ICAC publishes the Activity Report 2022, with a new format that focuses on the synthesis of information and visual presentation of results. We invite you to explore the summary of activities of the Institute during 2022; from research projects and scientific production to several actions that contribute to the preservation and dissemination of classical […]

27/06/2023

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Exceptional find in Córdoba: a Virgil poem engraved on the remains of a Roman oil amphora

Virgili quote found for the first time in a Roman jar intended for olive oil trade discovered in the municipality of Villalón (Córdoba), dating from the 2nd-3rd centuries AD. It measures only 6 centimeters wide and 8 long, but the greatness and uniqueness of its discovery have left the international archaeological community perplexed, according to […]

21/06/2023

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M. Carme Belarte (ICREA), new full member of the Historical-Archaeological Section of the IEC

The Plenary Session of May 17 of the Institute for Catalan Studies (IEC) elected M. Carme Belarte (ICREA-ICAC) as a new full member of the Historical-Archaeological Section, together with Josep Capdeferro, Vicent Josep Escartí, and Carles Santacana. M. Carme Belarte (ICREA-ICAC) is a research professor at the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA). […]

19/06/2023

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Archaeological Excavations at Llívia’s Roman Forum Uncover New Marble Sculpture Fragments, Revealing Insights into Imperial Era

Last week marked the completion of the first phase of the annual excavation campaign at the Roman Forum of Llívia. The archaeological works at the Roman Forum of Iulia Libica have uncovered new fragments of marble sculptures that will “complete the sculptural ensemble of the forum and confirm the era of the collection currently housed […]

14/06/2023

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ICAC Launches Exciting New Website Empowering Open Science!

The Documentation and Library Centre of the ICAC has launched a new website dedicated to open science, aiming to facilitate the adoption of open science practices by its research staff. Through this new gate, the ICAC promotes the importance of sharing and managing research data following the FAIR principles and provides advice, access to tools, […]

13/06/2023