Middle Ages up close: Archäotechnica in the Brandenburg State Museum!

Middle Ages up close: Archäotechnica in the Brandenburg State Museum!

If you are in Brandenburg an der Havel on the last weekend in July, then you should not miss the opportunityArchaeotechnicastop by! On July 26th and 27th, 2025, that will changeBrandenburg State Archaeological Museuminto a lively marketplace of history and culture. The theme this year is about the excitingConnections of human interactionthrough the millennia.

The event, which has been taking place annually for several years, opens its doors from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can look forward to a varied program that addresses, among other things, life in the Stone Age, the influences of the Roman Empire, and the role of the West Slavic tribes in the early Middle Ages. Expeditions by the Humboldt brothers and exchanges between traders are also excitingly examined.

Medieval insights

A special part of Archäotechnica is the groupVeni Vide Veteradesigned. The actors in this group have specialized in medieval piety and funerary culture. They show you how to get through onemulti-stage death riteand the medieval religious world was able to establish a connection between the world of this world and the world of the next. There are even plansmedieval chorales, performed twice daily to make the experience even more authentic.

The event not only offers fascinating insights, but also numerous opportunities for exchange with experts from archeology and historical research. Relevant topics like thatInfluence of the Roman Empire on the Germanic Barbaricumor theNebra Sky Diskare treated in depth and give guests a glimpse into the past.

Entrance fees and family friendliness

Admission for adults is5 euros, reduced3.50 eurosAnd for children under 10 years of age, access is even free. Families come with a ticket price of10 eurosalso at their expense. Groups of 10 or more people only pay3 euros per person– a visit with friends is twice as much fun!

The archeology fair promises not only educational lectures, but also interactive activities that appeal to young and old. TheMedieval archaeology, a discipline that gains knowledge of past times through soil and building findings and is closely linked to art and architectural history, plays a central role in this. This discipline has become increasingly important in recent decades and is increasingly enriched by new methods and approaches. In Germany in particular, despite its now recognized relevance, it is represented as a small subject at universities.

So be there and experience how history comes to life - a visit to Archäotechnica is a trip into the past that has a lot to offer. Through the exchange with the actors and the experiences on site, everyone can imagine themselves back in time to the Middle Ages. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know the life and culture of this fascinating era up close!

Further information about the event and the full program can be found on the website Meeting point Brandenburg and Brandenburg State Museum. For deeper insights into medieval archeology there is also the website of Wikipedia very insightful.