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The most valuable find is an amphora rest of the seventh century BC.

For five days students coming from different parts of the national territory have been investigated in the area where the Phoenician ships were found

A Phoenician amphora R1 other type is the oldest piece found by a dozen students in a course at the University of Murcia (UMU) which these days takes place in Mazarrón in collaboration with the City.

Coming from different parts of Spain, France and Canada students and graduates of Archaeology participate in a not very common type of teaching and valued in academia.

According to the professor and course director, José Miguel Noguera, Mazarrón is one of the few points of the national geography that offers the possibility of a Prospecting Course of Underwater Archaeology.

"The students learn through their dives prospecting techniques and know how the seabed in order to develop mining projects is scrutinized," said José Miguel Noguera.

For five days the students have developed their practical exercises in the vicinity of the island, where they were found the Phoenician ships.

Working at a depth of between 8 and 10 meters, which facilitates the study, according to John Pinedo, one of the archaeologists in charge of the course, who also highlights the uniqueness and quality of the waters of Mazarrón.

Prospecting work have allowed bringing to light more than 60 pieces of Roman and Phoenician times of enormous value.

According Pinedo, these remains will pass freshwater treatment for two months, "to prevent the salt to crystallize and break the pieces," and later will make available to the Museum of Mazarrón.

The Mayor of Mazarrón, Alicia Jimenez stressed the importance of this project and thanked the University of Murcia the organization as well as the diving center Bachisub for your cooperation.

"Our predisposition is absolute for Mazarrón is a cultural reference and certify projects like this one," said Alicia Jimenez.

Besides José Miguel Noguera and Juan Pinedo also involved in organizing this course LAJARA archaeologists Jose, Jose Manuel Martinez and the municipal archaeologist, Maria Martinez.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón