XVIII. Excavation Expedition MARQ inside Ifac Medieval Town allowed us to complete the documentation and extraction of all documentation tasks The stone arch of the West Gate deposit. Deputy for Culture Juan de Dios Navarrovisited this archaeological site in Calp this morning and learned about the results of this research work, including the excavations. last three tombs discovered in the necropolis area.
Documentation and extraction of the entire stone arch of the West Gate partially found last summerit will allow the reconstruction of the entrance arch and will save a basic space at the entrance. town planning Because this gate was used to access the towns of Ifach.
On the other hand, in the study area morgue The consecrated churches located next to the Beata Santa María church consisted of: excavation of the last three graves The key to discovering the identities and lifestyles of the men and women who built and lived in this medieval city has been discovered.
“The archaeological heritage that exists in this region makes it a special and unique site with enormous possibilities; an important part of the history of our ancestors“, pointed to the deputy, accompanied by the town’s mayor: Main SalaManager of MARQ, Manuel OlcinaCampaign manager and archaeologist of the Alicante Museum, Jose Luis MenendezNatural and Animal Environment General Manager, Raul MeridaCalp City Member of Parliament and Member of Parliament Ximo Perlesand national MP Cesar Sanchez.
José Luis Menéndez, thanks to the interventions carried out in successive campaigns to date, said: “A total of 70 graves, in which 108 bodies were buried, were identified”leading to a situation valuable data file This will allow us to gain in-depth knowledge of the life cycle, nutrition and daily living conditions of Ifach residents.”
Background
since the year 2005Diputación has invested more than 100 times 400.000 euros In this project developed by MARQ It is a project in collaboration with the Calp City Council and the Ministry of Environment, Water, Infrastructure and Land. “This is a uniquely focused mission” Examine our roots as a people and our cultural heritage instilled in the middle ages“, stating in addition to the technicians in this eighteenth edition, the deputy said: twelve volunteers From the universities of Valencia and Alicante.
Protection
Likewise, and in parallel with his archaeological research assignments, Diputación de Alicante, Preventive conservation work in the field. By the order of the Head of the Architecture Area, Raphael PerezThe study focused on consolidation. tower 7one of the bastions guarding the West Gate, and cimiteriumThis year a collector has been placed on the pavement to condense rainwater and prevent it from damming and damaging tombs and exposed walls.
“Actions carried out by MARQ during these eighteen years i discovered The plot of a medieval city founded in the XIII-XIV centuries It is buried on the slope of Penyal d’Ifac, a natural wonder of the Community of Valencia. The preserved remains allow us to propose a redevelopment project. 220,000 visitors “Since the Middle Ages I have resorted to the Nature Park to contemplate and explore this region,” said Navarro.