"The object of the moment": A Apulian thymiaterion

For four months, visitors will be able to discover an Apulian thymiaterion (perfume burner) from the last quarter of the 4th century BC, acquired by the City in 1988 and rarely exhibited since.
The illumination of this work, accompanied by olfactory displays, will allow the public to learn more about this object with its complex history and the uses of perfume during Antiquity.

Olfactory tours and workshops will punctuate the presentation.
Friday, May 2 at 2:30 p.m.: First tour
Saturday, June 14 at 3:30 p.m.: Free tour as part of the European Archaeology Days
Sunday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m.: Free tour as part of the European Archaeology Days

Olfactory tour followed by a workshop: thumiamata
The thymiaterion allows participants to discover the fumigating perfumes used in Antiquity.
Participants will be able to create a perfume recipe composed of these odoriferous materials suitable for burning (thumiamata).
Tuesday, July 22 at 2:30 p.m.: Adult/Teenager Workshop
Thursday, August 14 at 2:30 p.m.: Family Workshop
Sunday, August 31 at 2:30 p.m.: Family Workshop

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