title: Archeon, Netherlands
text: # Archeon, Netherlands
  
  Archeon is an archeological open air and living museum in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands that opened in 1994. In Alphen an ancient Roman military fortress has been established around 40, the settlement was given the Latin name Albaniana.
  
  ## Description
  
  The museum features various historical periods of Dutch history via archeological reconstructions and Historical reenactments. Educated actors called archeo-interpreters inform visitors about the living circumstances at those days. Visitors can engage in activities. Among the periods portrayed are the Stone Age, the Roman times and the Medieval period. A restoration yard with original wooden ships from the Roman period, found at Zwammerdam, is part of the collection. The museum also contains an arena, where reenactments of Roman gladiator fights are held.
  
  Archeon was and is host to several festivals such as the Midsummer Fair, the Midwinter Fair, the Roman Festival and the Elf Fantasy Fair .
  
  ## Collection selection
  
  * Restoration yard Roman ships
  * Roman shields and helmets (replica)
  * Roman fight technique Testudo
  * Middle-age pharmacy, re-enactment with archeo-interpreter
  * Villa Rijswijk
  * Closter
  * Singing monks
  * Shop Middle Ages, re-enactment with archeo-interpreter
  * Middle age youth
  