Step back 30,000 years at UAlg! A 2-hour prehistoric adventure for families. Master ancient skills on our discovery trail. FREE!
Trade your smartphone for a stone tool and explore the wild side of the Algarve!
On Saturday, May 30, the forested grounds of the University of Algarve (Gambelas Campus) will transform into a portal to the deep past. Hosted by ICArEHB (Interdisciplinary Center for Archaeology and the Evolution of Human Behaviour), the Prehistory Discovery Day is an immersive, outdoor event where the science of the past comes to life.
Forget glass museum cases. This is a hands-on, tactile journey designed for families, curious adults, and aspiring young explorers.
Highlights include:
- The Survival Arts: Master the art of Paleolithic cooking and try your hand at the Atlatl (ancient spear-thrower).
- The Stone Age Lab: Watch live stone tools demonstrations and feel the weight of the world’s first "Swiss Army knives."
- Art & Identity: Create your own prehistoric pigments, engage in cave art painting, and craft Mesolithic shell beads to take home.
- The "Micro-Lab": Peer through high-powered microscopes to see how archaeologists reconstruct ancient diets.
- A total of 15 hands-on activites
For the Young Explorers: The Visual Quest
Children can take part in our Visual Archaeological Quest. Armed with a "Discovery Map," they will hunt for ancient symbols and artifacts hidden along the trail. Match the pictures, solve the mystery, and earn an official Junior Archaeologist Badge!
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
Location
ICArEHB
UAlg
Gambals Campus 8005-139 Faro
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