Cap de Cavalleria Ecomuseum facts for kids
The Cap de Cavalleria Ecomuseum is a special museum located on the northern coast of Menorca, a beautiful island in Spain. It's close to Cavalleria Cape and the old port of Sanitja. This museum helps us learn about the history and nature of this unique area.
History of the Ecomuseum
The Ecomuseum started in 1997. It was created by a group called "San Nitja. Gestión del Patrimonio Mediterráneo." This group is a non-profit association, meaning they don't aim to make money. Their main goals are to protect, study, and share information about the natural and cultural treasures of Cavalleria and Sanitja.
They do this by studying many different things. They look at the geology (how rocks and land are formed). They also study biology (the plants and animals that live there). Environmental studies help them protect the area from things like too much tourism. Ethnology looks at local traditions and old structures, like stone walls and the lighthouse.
Most importantly, they study the history and archaeology of the area. This includes an ancient Roman military fort from the 1st century BC. There's also the Roman city of Sanisera, which existed from the 1st century BC to the 6th century AD. Digging up these old sites helps us understand life a long time ago.
What Visitors Can See
When you visit the Ecomuseum, you start at the Santa Teresa building. Here, you can learn all about the area. They have videos, small models, and real objects found during archaeological digs at Sanitja.
The main exhibition is called "Discover the North!" It opened in 2005. This exhibition shows you everything about the area's nature and history. It's available in six languages, so many people can understand it. These languages are Catalan, Spanish, English, German, Italian, and French.
After seeing the exhibition inside, you can explore the area outside. The museum offers a guide called "7 routes." These routes start right outside the museum. They help you discover the most important natural and cultural spots in the landscape. It's a great way to see what you learned about in the exhibition come to life!
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