Archaeology in Madrid

This enigmatic Iberian sculpture of uncertain origin may have once guarded a burial site.

The oldest vestiges of Madrid found here, have been incorporated into this new museum.

A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.

These ancient artifacts are a testament to the enduring significance of the bull in Spanish culture.

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

This fascinating and poignant museum chronicles every imaginable aspect of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.

An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.

This small museum tucked within a subway station holds pieces from Madrid's past.

This embalmed man is one of the best preserved mummies from the Canary Islands.

Part of the medieval watchtower is displayed in an otherwise ordinary parking garage.