A fascinating look at the evolution of medieval rural communities through Basque archaeology. 🎨🏛️

Originally produced by BIBAT, the Archaeological Museum of Álava, this exhibition arrives in Bilbao enriched with significant archaeological findings from Bizkaia.

🎨 VILLAGES, A THOUSAND YEARS ON THE LAND

📅 From September 23, 2026 to January 17, 2027

🕐 Working days: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:30. Sundays and public holidays: 10:30-14:00

📍 Arkeologi Museoa, Bilbao

🎟️ Not indicated

📖 About the exhibition

The temporary exhibition Herriak mila urte lurrean / Aldeas, mil años en la tierra explores how medieval villages emerged, evolved, and shaped the territorial landscape of the Basque Country and Navarre between the 8th and 15th centuries.

Through archaeological remains, reconstructions, and materials from diverse sites, the display provides broad insight into how these rural communities organized themselves, tracing their continuity up to modern settlements like Gasteiz or Gorliz.

🏛️ The venue and curation

Curated by Iñaki García Camino, Juan José Larrea Conde, David Larreina García, and Ernesto Pastor Díaz de Garayo, the exhibition preserves BIBAT's scientific framework while incorporating key Bizkaia archaeological materials.

✨ An essential archaeological journey to understand the origins of today's towns.