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Roman sculptures. Tarragona National Archaeology Museum © Turespaña

Tarraco's Roman past

The pieces on display illustrate the process of Romanisation that took place on the Iberian peninsula.

This museum was created in the 19th century and is the oldest in its field in Catalonia. Most of its collection has been recovered over the last 150 years, after excavations carried out at the nearby Palaeo-Christian Necropolis. The items on display here show the historic and architectural importance of the Roman city of Tarraco. In its rooms you will also find numerous remains of sculptures, mosaics, architectural items, ceramics, household and military utensils, amphorae, clothing, funerary objects, coins... Many of these pieces come from areas of the city with important monuments such as the Roman theatre, circus, amphitheatre and forum.

Essential works

Antinous

Representation of Antinous, the young Bithynian slave of Hadrian, whom the emperor raised to divinity after his tragic death.
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Altar dedicated to the Numen Augusto

From the theatre of Tárraco, where it was probably located in the orchestra pit.
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Bust of Claudius

Portrait of the emperor Claudius from the site of the 'schola' in the 'collegium fabrum' at Tárraco (site of the association of construction workers).
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'Clipeus' of Jupiter-Amon

This monumental medallion (clipeus) formed part of the decoration in the space dedicated to imperial worship in Tárraco.
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El Negret

Bronze sculpture depicting a young Ethiopian slave holding a tray which was used for placing lamps and the instruments to light them.
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Mosaic of the Medusa

This is the central emblem of the best mosaic found in Tárraco, and features the head of the Medusa.
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Fish mosaic

Representation of fish and sea animals which formerly decorated one of the rooms in the Roman villa of Callípolis, in the municipal district of Vila-seca.
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Articulated ivory doll

This is one of the most emblematic pieces of the archaeology of Tarraco.
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Weight for an anthropomorphic scale

This is a counterweight for a Roman scale representing the goddess Diana, protector of the forests, animals, nature and hunting.
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Lion sarcophagus

Sarcophagus decorated with S-shaped ridges from the paleo-Christian necropolis in Tarragona.
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