Images of Museo del Granito
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Museo del Granito and its collection
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The Museo del Granito in Quintana de la Serena, Extremadura, Spain, offers an insightful exhibition about the geology of granite. Visitors can learn about the extraction, transformation, and various uses of this versatile stone. The museum also displays both ancient and modern tools used by quarry workers, as well as a representative sample of regional and national granites.
Granite: A Key Part of Local Identity
The Museo del Granito is part of the Museums of Identity of Extremadura network. It aims to convey the significance of granite to the local community and its history. Through its exhibits, visitors can understand the role granite has played in shaping the region's economic, social, and cultural sectors, making it a key part of the local identity.
Exploring the Roman History of Extremadura
In addition to the granite museum, the building also houses the interpretation center of the archaeological site of Hijovejo. Here, visitors can learn about the Roman fortress of Hijovejo and its significance in the Romanization process of Extremadura. The center displays archaeological materials, including ceramics, votive altars, columns, tools, and a scale model of the site.
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