Hispania Romana

Published August 10, 2024 Updated August 10, 2024

Educational card game depicting the Roman period in Spanish history.

SpainEducationSouvenirJosé Ramón Almeida OlmedoCiudades en JuegoHappy Families

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

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

Romanization

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

Cities

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

Architecture and Engineering

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

Society

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

Hispano-Roman Culture

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

The Arts

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

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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