3Friday · September
Opening
Opening session with a keynote on the Mafra National Palace and its monuments.
4th Congress ofAncient Knowledge
Mafra, Portugal
IV Congresso dos Saberes Antigos
3, 4 and 5 September 2027
Sharing knowledge, tradition and the future.
The Congress
The Congress of Ancient Knowledge brings together researchers, therapists and practitioners to share knowledge that has crossed the centuries: spirituality, symbolic traditions and traditional medicine.
After three editions, the congress returns to Mafra in 2027 with three days of talks, round tables and cultural events. Join us in the room or watch live from home.
A defining aspect of this congress is building bridges between traditional and ancestral knowledge and cutting-edge science, including quantum mechanics. Today, more than ever, these points of contact are evident — suggesting that everything is connected, and makes more sense when seen from this perspective.
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Themes
Eleven paths of knowledge, presented by Portuguese experts and international guests.
Kabbalah and Alchemy
The mystical tradition, spagyrics and the transformation of matter and spirit.
Astrology
Reading the sky as a symbolic language inherited from many civilisations.
Mythology
Founding myths and their place in Portuguese culture and identity.
Herbal and Integrative Medicine
The knowledge of medicinal plants and the dialogue between conventional medicine and complementary approaches.
Balance with Nature
Healthy eating and sustainable, regenerative agriculture, restoring physical, emotional and environmental balance to humankind.
Green Roots
Agriculture as nourishment for body and mind — and a form of environmental balance.
Red Roots
Where we come from — our ancestors, who made it possible for us to be.
Traditional Practices
Dowsing, the pendulum and other knowledge passed down through generations.
Mafra and its Heritage
The National Palace and the monuments of Mafra, seen through the lens of ancient knowledge.
Science, History and Philosophy
Union vs. separation; conflict vs. synergy.
Beyond the Brain
Consciousness, perception and experiences that go beyond the limits of the brain.
Speakers
The first confirmed speakers for the 4th Congress of Ancient Knowledge. The list will be updated as further participations are confirmed.
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José Medeiros
Alchemist, Teacher and Artist
Speaks on alchemy and the hermetic traditions linked to the Mafra National Palace and its Library.
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Jaime Otero Páramo
Syntropic Agriculture Expert
Speaks on syntropic agriculture, a regenerative practice centred on soil health, and takes part in the panel on agriculture and food for body and spirit.
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Programme
Three days of talks, debate and culture. The full programme will be announced soon.
4Saturday · September
Talks and culture
Themed sessions throughout the day and open-air folk and cultural performances.
5Sunday · September
Closing
Final sessions and a closing round table with the congress speakers.
Provisional programme, subject to change.
Ancient knowledge is also danced, sung and worn.
Living tradition
Beyond the talks, the congress brings music, dance and traditions from several regions of Portugal to Mafra, in performances open to the public.
First confirmed group: Amalgama Associação Cultural, founded in 2000 in the Mafra municipality. A non-profit association, it is the legal support behind the Companhia de Dança Amalgama, the Amalgama Academia and the Terra da Fonte Art Center.
Attend
Choose how you want to take part. Tickets go on sale soon; leave your contact to be notified.
In person
In Mafra
- Access to all talks and round tables
- Meet the speakers in person
- Cultural performances
Online
Symbolic ticket
- Live online broadcast
- Watch from anywhere in the world
- Affordable, so no one is left out
Support the Congress
Companies and institutions that share these values can join the congress as sponsors or partners.
Talk to us about sponsorship
Press
Journalists and media can download the official congress poster here in high resolution, for use in news coverage and promotion.
Download poster (JPG)Contact
For information about the congress, registration, press or partnerships.
- info@culturapura.com
- Location
- Mafra, Portugal
- Dates
- 3, 4 and 5 September 2027