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The Merovingians

Guided visit

At the end of the era of the Western Roman Empire, the Franks gradually settled in Gaul. At the end of the 5th century, Merovech, king of the Salian Franks, came to power. This marked the beginning of the Merovingian dynasty and the dawn of the Middle Ages. We know about the way of life and social organisation of the people who lived during this period mainly thanks to archaeological excavations, particularly of burial sites. With a research sheet in hand, the students take a closer look at the profession of archaeologist and, based on the reconstruction of several graves, understand the most...

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Drinking horn, 500/1000, found in Brussels (Belgium), glass with metal trim