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Museum of Basque Archeology Description

(Local Name: Museo Arqueológico, Etnográfico e Histórico Vasco / Euskal Arkeoloja, Etnografia eta Kondaira Museoa / Museo Vasc) The former Jesuit college of Santos Joanes is now occupied by the Museum of Basque Archeology, Ethnography and History, with three departments documenting the history and way of life of the Basques.

Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological exhibit, museum; Observe ethnic peoples, folk customs; Historical museum

Museum of Basque Archeology, Ethnography and History Highlights

Archeological Section

The archeological section, on the ground floor, displays prehistoric finds from burials in Basque territory. The cloister houses various tombs, memorial stones and pieces of sculpture, with the mysterious idol of Mikeldi in the center.

Ethnography Section

The ethnographic section displays selected objects illustrating the fisheries, agriculture, folk art and crafts of the Basque country. In a separate room is a large relief model of the Basque provinces.

Historical Section

The historical section includes examples of woodcarving and weapons, but is mainly devoted to the history of the Consulate of Bilbao, which regulated shipping and commerce in Bilbao from 1511 to 1829.

Address

Museum of Basque Archeology, Ethnography and History
Plaza Miguel Unamuno
E-48006 Bilbao
Spain

http://www.euskal-museoa.org

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