Altamira Kosmonosy Open

Welcome to the Cosmos, in the heart of Central Bohemia. You are standing in front of the gates of a place that is unique in thought and execution. In front of you is Altamira, a children's scandal, which takes you to ancient times at first glance. Feel the atmosphere of this space where curiosity, play and deep interest in how people lived thousands of years ago. It's not just an ordinary museum where things are seen behind glass, but a living space for exploration and learning through your own experience.

Now, let's stop at what this place has actually done. The history of Altamira begins much before the first buildings you see here were built. It all started in the year one thousand ninety-six when a children's association with the same name was created. This group of children and youth had a huge passion for prehistoric and ancient times. They wanted to understand how the first tools were created, how the first houses were built, and how people agreed in times when there was no scripture. This passion is still felt in this place today.

The scandal that you are now in began in the year one thousand ninety-two. And here comes one of the most fascinating aspects of this place. If you look around you at the beautiful greenery and carefully constructed buildings, you may be surprised by the fact that this entire complex was created in a place where there was a waste dump earlier. It's a symbolic story of turning something useless into a place of education and inspiration. The filth disappeared here and was replaced by a desire for knowledge.

Now, as you walk through the premises, pay attention to the architecture and the buildings surrounding you. Note that you will not find any modern materials here that interfere with the impression of prehistoric times. Follow the view of the reconstruction that is placed here. You will see, for example, semi-earths, which are dwellings partly embedded in a country that has provided its inhabitants with natural heat in winter and cold in summer. Also look at the ancient fortifications that remind you how important the protection of the community was in ancient times.

In addition to houses, you will also meet monoxylas, which are structures made of a single piece of wood, drilled or excavated to serve as boats or vessels. And if you look around, you'll find a very interesting element, which is the ancient Stonehenge calendar. It is a faithful reminder of the famous structure of a distant island that used to observe the motion of the sun and stars. All of these elements are not just for decoration, but they are used to enable children and adults to try out the prehistoric way of life in practice.

Now let's talk about the people who formed this place. Scanden Altamira is the result of the efforts of many enthusiasts, but in the year two thousand and three, in his leadership change became crucial. Jaromír Críček, Jr., became a major organizer. Under his leadership, the scandal continued to develop as a centre of children's education. The goal was to create a space where children became not only passive listeners but active researchers. In the year two thousand and ten a section of Sopea joined the site, which further enriched the social and educational life of this place.

Pay attention now to part of the complex which is dedicated to craft activities. These are places where work is actually done and created. Note the ceramic workshop where the clay is made up of containers or bakery, where it is baked in old ways with bread. Very interesting is the glassworks with medieval furnace, where you can perceive the heat and the process of melting glass. For those who are interested in the processing of metals, there are iron smelters. It's a fascinating view of how much patience and knowledge it took to make even the simplest tool.

And now we come to one of the greatest secrets and attractions of this place. You may have noticed that Altamira is not just about buildings and crafts. The scandal has its own herd of animals. Imagine the contrast it makes to today's world of cities and cars. The presence of animals complements the overall picture of prehistoric life where man was in constant contact with nature and animals that helped him survive.

The whole project is called Altamira, which is a reference to the famous primordial caves with paintings that are located in distant Spain. These caves are the symbol of the first human art and desire to express their existence. And that is exactly what this Cosmos scandal is all about. It's a place where people learn that history isn't just a list of data in a textbook, but it's a touch of dirt, the smell of baked bread, the sound of iron forging, and the feeling of working in a semi-zemerk.

Now, when you look around you, you realize that you're standing in a place that came out of pure enthusiasm. From a small association of children from the 1980s to today's large area. It's proof that when people want to understand something and pass it on to others, they can turn an old dump into a unique educational center.

Now it's time for you to take your own path. I suggest you visit each of the workshops and try to imagine how you would feel in these conditions. Go through the fortifications, stop by the calendar and feel the calm of this place. Let yourself be guided by your curiosity and discover the details of thousands of years of human history.

Thank you for coming to the world of Altamira. We wish you a pleasant and inspiring tour of this prehistoric world. Enjoy your time in the Cosmos and be consumed by the secrets of ancient times. Goodbye.