The Director General of Cultural Assets, Francisco Gimenez, today the International Congress 'Mazarrón Phoenician Ship', which takes place from 15 to 17 November to gather archaeological specialists nationally and internationally.
In the presentation, which was also attended by the rector of the University of Murcia, José Antonio Cobacho, and the Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, the CEO said that "to focus on the regional heritage is a way to create region", and noted that this congress is "a great opportunity to do it."
In addition, he said Giménez suitability of Mazarrón to expose the Phoenician ship found off its coast, dating back more than 2700 years ago, and said the tourist character of a find of this magnitude, as it is "a material heritage house perfectly with the intangible heritage of the region "and" is an approach to the beginnings of Mediterranean culture. "
The conference will include scientific coordination Iniesta Angel, the Heritage Service of the Community, the scientific direction of John Blánquez, Autonomous University of Madrid, and José Miguel García, University of Murcia, and the technical Maria Martinez, Archaeology Area Mazarrón Town Hall, and with the collaboration of "many members of the national and international scientific community," said Gimenez, who made several presentations and communications.
In addition, participants may also attend a presentation of audiovisual material in relation to the Phoenician ship and enjoy a visit to the National Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
Source: CARM