Kingdoms of the Iron Age - Mistelbach, Austria - Until 27-11-2022

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Kingdoms of the Iron Age - Mistelbach, Austria - Until 27-11-2022

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Museum Mistelbach
Waldstrasse 44-46
2130 Mistelbach
Austria


Kingdoms of the Iron Age

Until 27th November 2022

The Mamuz Museum Mistelbach is showing the special exhibition "Kingdoms of the Iron Age" until November 27, 2022 and is thus following in the footsteps of this epoch. With the advent of the new material iron, there were fundamental upheavals in society in the 8th century BC, which were reflected in numerous technical, economic and religious innovations. At the top of society formed an elite that had grown rich through trade and was magnificently buried under monumental burial mounds. Precious grave goods such as artistically decorated sets of crockery bear witness to sumptuous banquets at the royal courts. With unique archaeological objects and spectacular reconstructions, the exhibition conveys unforgettable impressions of the first kingdoms of Central Europe.

In the 8th century B.C. A new era began in Central Europe: the Iron Age. Iron became the primary material for tools, jewellery, implements and weapons and, together with increased trade links with the Mediterranean, provided the basis for a new, more structured society. With the Hallstatt culture, named after the famous site in Upper Austria, a completely new culture emerged with a clearly pronounced hierarchy in the population, as numerous grave finds show. A high-ranking upper class was buried in distinctive large burial mounds. These contained valuable objects, including weapons, jewellery, imports from the Mediterranean region, as well as large tableware sets for feasts in the afterlife and cult vessels.

But what do we know today about the leaders of the early Iron Age and how far did their power reach? We know neither the names of the individual peoples nor those of their rulers. Only archaeological evidence and the written sources of ancient high cultures in the Mediterranean region provide information about their wealth and influence.

Exhibition curator Fritz Preinfalk reveals: “Numerous finds indicate that the society of the Hallstatt period was headed by absolute rulers whose power over a territory was apparently hereditary. In addition to secular power, they apparently also exercised religious functions, which is why the designation of these people as 'petty kings' or 'sacred kings' seems justified, especially since these terms are attested to in contemporary written sources from neighboring peoples."

With spectacular finds, true-to-life reconstructions and hands-on replicas, the MAMUZ takes you on a journey to the early Iron Age. A large number of national and international lenders, including the Natural History Museum in Vienna, which also acts as a cooperation partner for the new exhibition, the Universalmuseum Joanneum Graz, the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest, the Württemberg State Museum in Stuttgart, the Celtic Museum in Hallein, the Upper Austrian State Museum and the State Collections of Lower Austria , have made numerous objects and find ensembles available.

Highlights of the exhibition are burial objects from the Hallstatt period, such as the bronze mask and hands as well as the armor and helmet from the Kröll-Schmid-Kogel near Kleinklein in Styria, the aulos blower figure from Százhalombatta in Hungary, the bird chariot from Glasinac or the bronze bull figure from the Býčí skála cave. Replicas of the cult chariot from Strettweg, the gold circlet from Uttendorf and the statue of a prince from Hallstatt from Hirschlanden will also be presented. In addition, some new finds from recent excavations, such as the face urn from Schöngrabern, will be presented to a wide audience for the first time. Young visitors are invited to children's stations to get to know life in the Iron Age in an interactive way.

The focus of the exhibition is on the representational culture of the ruling elites, who have decisively shaped Central Europe, not least through their international networks. Import finds from the Mediterranean area suggest an intensive exchange with the early Mediterranean civilizations.

“The Hallstatt culture is an enormously fascinating phenomenon. It covered large parts of Central Europe, from France to Hungary. Their neighbors to the south were the Etruscans and the Greeks, with whom they not only traded but also engaged in a lively exchange of ideas. The exhibition in Mistelbach is an exciting search for traces of the elites of the early Iron Age, who combined local traditions with new ideas from the Mediterranean region for their culture of representation,” announces Franz Pieler , scientific director of Mamuz.

Christoph Mayer, Managing Director of Mamuz, adds: “With the new special exhibition 'Kingdoms of the Iron Age' we are once again offering a special insight into 40,000 years of human history. The independent experience of this time is possible with accompanying workshops and a wide range of events, so that this year we live up to our slogan 'Discover, marvel, try!' stay true With fascinating finds from all over Europe, the 2022 exhibition is again a very special highlight.”

Opening hours: Tues - Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: €12

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