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Born	(1946-01-05) 5 January 1946 (age 79) Barcelona
Nationality	Spanish
Education	Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Occupation	Historian, Prehistorian, Perpetual keeper of antiquities of the "Real Academia de la Historia

Martín Almagro Gorbea was born on January 5, 1946, in Barcelona, Spain. He is a Spanish expert who studies prehistory. Prehistory is the time before written records.

He is a professor who teaches about prehistory. He earned his Ph.D. in history from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He even received a special award for his excellent work.

Martín Almagro Gorbea became a member of the Real Academia de la Historia (Royal Academy of History) on February 17, 1995. He officially took his place there on November 17, 1996. He serves as the "Perpetual Keeper of Antiquities" for the Academy. This means he helps look after old and valuable historical items.

In 1998, he became the Director of the National Archaeological Museum. He took over from María del Carmen Pérez Díe.

His main areas of study include the early history of the Iberian Peninsula and Western Europe. He also studies ancient groups like the Tartessos and Iberian and Celtic peoples. He is interested in how cultures mix and change, how museums work, and how to protect historical sites.

Martín Almagro Gorbea's Career Journey
Magazines and Publications
Books by Martín Almagro Gorbea
Works Summary
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Martín Almagro Gorbea's Career Journey

Martín Almagro Gorbea has had an impressive career in history and archaeology. He has held many important positions. These roles show his dedication to understanding the past.

Early Career and Teaching

He was the Director of the Archaeological Museum of Ibiza from 1969 to 1970.
From 1968 to 1976, he was a Professor in the Department of Prehistory at the Complutense University.
He also worked as a Keeper at the National Archaeological Museum from 1970 to 1976.
He became a Professor and Director at the University of Valencia from 1976 to 1980.
From 1979 to 1983, he directed the Spanish School of History and Archeology in Rome.
Since 1981, he has been a Professor at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Roles at the Royal Academy and Museum

Since 1996, he has been an Academician of the Royal Academy of History. Here, he serves as the Anticuario perpetuo, which means he is the permanent keeper of ancient artifacts.
He was the Director of the National Archaeological Museum from 1998 to 1999.

Organizing Exhibitions

Martín Almagro Gorbea has also helped organize several important exhibitions. These shows help people learn about history.

He was a commissioner for "The Celts and Vettones" exhibition in Ávila in 2001.
He helped with "Hispania, the legacy of Rome" in Zaragoza and Mérida in 1998.
He also worked on "Treasures of the Royal Academy of History" in Madrid in 2001.

Other Important Roles

He is an Academician of the Academy of Art and History of San Damaso. His first speech there was about "Spain from prehistory."
He is a member of the Permanent Council of the Union Internationale des Sciences Prehistoriques et Protohistoriques. This is an international group for prehistoric and protohistoric sciences.
He is also a member of the Royal Basque Society of Friends of the Country. In 2008, he gave a speech there about "The origins of the Basques."

Magazines and Publications

Martín Almagro Gorbea has been very involved in publishing historical research. He has founded and directed several important magazines and publication series. These help share new discoveries and ideas.

He founded and directed the magazine Complutum from the Complutense University of Madrid.
He also directed Saguntum from the University of Valencia.
Currently, he directs several publication series for the Royal Academy of History. These include Bibliotheca Archaeologica Hispana, Antiquaria Hispanica (started in 1999), Catalog Cabinet of Antiquities (started in 1998), and Bibliotheca Hispana numismatica (started in 2005).

Books by Martín Almagro Gorbea

Martín Almagro Gorbea has written and edited many books. These books cover a wide range of topics in prehistory and archaeology.

Los orígenes de los vascos (The Origins of the Basques). Published in 2008.
La necrópolis de Medellín. I-III (The Necropolis of Medellín. I-III). This was a large project published between 2006 and 2008. He was the editor, director, and co-author.
Medallas Españolas. Catálogo del Gabinete de Antigüedades de la Real Academia de la Historia. (Spanish Medals. Catalog of the Cabinet of Antiquities of the Royal Academy of History). Published in 2005.
Prehistoria. Antigüedades Españolas I. Real Academia de la Historia, Catálogo del Gabinete de Antigüedades. (Prehistory. Spanish Antiquities I. Royal Academy of History, Catalog of the Cabinet of Antiquities). Published in 2004.
Segobriga. Guía del Parque Arqueológico (Guide to the Archaeological Park). Co-authored with Juan Manuel Abascal and Rosario Cebrián.
Epigrafía Prerromana. Real Academia de la Historia, Catálogo del Gabinete de Antigüedades (Pre-Roman Epigraphy. Royal Academy of History, Catalog of the Cabinet of Antiquities). Published in 2003.
Santuarios urbanos en el mundo ibérico (Urban Sanctuaries in the Iberian World). Co-authored with Teresa Moneo. Published in 2000.
Las fíbulas de jinete y de caballito: aproximación a las élites ecuestres y su expansión en la Hispania céltica (The Rider and Little Horse Fibulae: An Approach to Equestrian Elites and Their Expansion in Celtic Hispania). Co-authored with Mariano Torres Ortiz. Published in 1999.
El rey-lobo de La Alcudia de Ilici (The Wolf-King of La Alcudia de Ilici). Published in 1999.
Segóbriga y su conjunto arqueológico (Segóbriga and its Archaeological Site). Co-authored with Juan Manuel Abascal Palazón. Published in 1999.
Archivo del Gabinete de Antigüedades: catálogo e índices (Archive of the Cabinet of Antiquities: Catalog and Indexes). Co-authored with Jesús R. Alvarez Sanchís. Published in 1998.
Excavaciones en el cerro Ecce Homo: (Alcalá de Henares, Madrid) (Excavations on Ecce Homo Hill). Co-authored with Dimas Fernández-Galiano. Published in 1980.
El bronce final y el periodo orientalizante en Extremadura (The Late Bronze Age and the Orientalizing Period in Extremadura). Published in 1977.
Los campos de túmulos de Pajaroncillo (Cuenca) (The Tumulus Fields of Pajaroncillo). Published in 1974.
La necrópolis de "Las Madrigueras". Carrascosa del Campo (Cuenca) (The Necropolis of "Las Madrigueras"). Published in 1969.
Estudios de Arte rupestre Nubio. I. Sites in East Nile riverside, Nag Kolorodna and Kars Ibrim. (Studies of Nubian Rock Art. I.). Co-authored with M. Almagro. Published in 1968.

Works Summary

Martín Almagro Gorbea has contributed a lot to the field of history.

He has written 351 articles for magazines.
He has contributed to 188 collective works (books with many authors).
He has written 20 books.
He has guided 39 student theses.
He has coordinated 58 publications.

Martín Almagro Gorbea facts for kids

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