From April 10 to 13, 2025, the Museu de Marinha in Lisbon hosted the seventh annual Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress (PMAC25), a prestigious event co-organized by the National Maritime Museum and the National Archaeology Museum. This gathering brought together researchers from around the world to share their latest findings and insights.
Among the attendees were several researchers from the ANTIGONE project, who presented groundbreaking work from their studies in Sierra Nevada (Granada, Spain) and Velva (Liguria, Italy). These regions offer unique glimpses into the past, revealing how communities have interacted with their environments over centuries.
One of the highlights was a presentation by José Abellán, who discussed “Historical Dynamics of Mountain Settlements: Environmental Resource Management and Population Shifts in Southern Spain (18th-21st Centuries).” Co-authored with Anna María Stagno, Ylenia Paciotti, Blas Ramos, and José María Martín Civantos, this research explores how mountain communities have adapted to environmental changes and population movements over time.
Laura Gago Chorén also captivated the audience with her presentation titled “Archaeological Insights into Rural Transformation and Heritage in Liguria’s Inland. The case of Velva (Liguria, Italy): Case Studies from the Western Ligurian Apennines (17th-21st Centuries).” Collaborating with Anna María Stagno and Margarita Fernández Mier, she shed light on the transformations and heritage of rural Liguria, offering a fascinating look into the region’s past.
Lastly, Ylenia Paciotti shared her doctoral research on “Changes in Landscape Management in the Sierra Nevada.” Her work provides valuable insights into how landscape management practices have evolved in this iconic mountain range.
These presentations not only showcased the cutting-edge research conducted within the ANTIGONE project but also highlighted the project’s international reach and collaborative spirit. The congress served as a vibrant platform for researchers to exchange ideas and advance the field of post-medieval archaeology.