Prehistory Room
This small room features depictions of the daily lives of humans and of animal species that inhabited Earth millions of years ago. The exhibits begin with the Mesozoic Era—known as the age of the dinosaurs—and continue through prehistory, the period of human history spanning from the origins of humankind to the appearance of the first written records.
We find depictions such as a marine battle set in the Jurassic period or a fight between a Tyrannosaurus and a Triceratops, two iconic dinosaurs of this era. Also included are other scenes from more recent times, such as the Magdalenian period, the last great Palaeolithic culture of Western Europe.
During this period, prehistoric artists flourished, creating the most exquisite prehistoric paintings that we can admire today. The most notable diorama on display is inspired by the cave paintings of eastern Spain, depicting the earliest inhabitants of the territories that today make up the Valencian Community.
