Hispania Romana

Published August 10, 2024 • Updated August 10, 2024

Educational card game depicting the Roman period in Spanish history.

One of a series of educational card games published by Ciudades en Juego, this deck is illustrated by José Ramón Almeida Olmedo and depicts the Roman period in Spanish history (3rd Century B.C. – 5th Century A.D.) as displayed in the National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida (Badajoz) and other regional museums.

The set consists of 8 'Families' of six cards, each one focusing on a particular aspect of Roman life: Pre-Roman Spain, The Conquest, Romanization, The Cities, Architecture and Engineering, Society, Hispano-Roman Culture and the Arts. Each family group is identified by a different coloured emblem, with cards nubered I - VI in the top right-hand corner. The deck is a perfect souvenir of a visit to the Museum.

See the key cards and rules • The educatinal value of the deck is complemented by bi-lingual notes on the reverse of each card

Pre-Roman Spain

Hispania Romana card game illustrated by José Ramón Almeida Olmedo, published by Ciudades en Juego, undated

The Conquest

Romanization

Cities

Architecture and Engineering

Society

Hispano-Roman Culture

The Arts

Above: Hispania Romana educational card game illustrated by José Ramón Almeida Olmedo, published by Ciudades en Juego, made in Spain, undated. 48 cards + 3 key cards in tuckbox. Purchased at the Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, Mérida, August 2024 • Online shop►

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