Anna Pujol Puigvehi facts for kids
Anna Pujol Puigvehí was born in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, on August 16, 1947. She is a talented historian, a professor, and an archaeologist. She studied at the University of Barcelona, earning her degree in 1970. Later, she received her doctorate with the highest honors from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1981. Her doctoral research was about the ancient people who lived in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula.
Anna Pujol Puigvehí taught at the Autonomous University of Barcelona for more than 15 years. She also worked as a professor of Archaeology and Ancient History at the UOC (Open University of Catalonia). In 1981, she became a full professor of History for high schools.
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Exploring the Past: Archaeology
As an archaeologist, Anna Pujol Puigvehí has led many important digs. She has worked with teams from Spain and France at famous sites.
Digging Up History
Some of her exciting archaeological projects include:
- The ancient palace of Cancho Roano in Spain.
- The Gallo-Roman town of Bibracte in France.
- Many other sites across Spain, like Ullastret and Ampurias in Catalonia.
- Sites in other parts of Europe, such as Saint-Remy-de-Provence.
Teaching Archaeology
Her love for teaching archaeology led her to organize special conferences. These events, called the Conference on Archaeology and Education, took place in 1994 and 1996. They were held at the Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia. She also helped create a computer program about the Iberians of Catalonia. This program is available for free online from the Generalitat of Catalonia.
Sharing Knowledge and Research
Anna Pujol Puigvehí is a scientific advisor for the Amics dels Museus de Catalunya since 1974. She has also been a scientific helper for the Spanish Historical Index since 1973. She is a member of important groups like the Institute of Catalan Studies.
Writing and Publishing
She has written many studies about the early history of Catalonia and Europe. Some of her writings are for experts, and others are for everyone to read. Her work has appeared in well-known magazines. These include National Geographic Society, Archaeology Magazine, and Scientific American.
Awards and Recognition
She won the Third Prize Castell del Joncar from the Figueres City Council. This award was for her historical research on the Ampurdan region. Her study covered the time from Greek settlers to the Roman conquest.
Diverse Fields of Work
Anna Pujol Puigvehí's work as a researcher and writer covers three main areas.
Ancient History and Culture
She studies the early history of Catalonia and Europe. This includes how ancient cultures developed.
The Roots of Catalan Cuisine
She also explores the history of food and drink in Catalonia. For example, she has researched how wine was brought to and sold in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula long ago.
Translating Important Works
She translates books and studies related to history and architecture. Some of these translations were used by the School of Architecture of Barcelona. These include books like History of architectural typologies and History of Modern Architecture.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Pujol Puigvehí para niños
