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The Ateneo denounces the plundering of the remains of Iberian origin (S. III ad) that have occurred in the work of clearing a small hill in the foothills of the head of Uncle Pio for the urbanization of the place "Plain of the ship", in particular The destruction of one or more burials Iberians.
In and stood near one of the necropolis of the Iberian settlement of Uncle Pio (archaeological mission led by San Valero and Fletcher in 1944) mentioned in the Regional and national history as one of the most important of the Iberian culture.
The area is classified as an archaeologist Regional Heritage.
Ateneo is surprised at the lack of protective measures, monitoring and technical advice in the work of earth moving and clearing.
For the University is very concerned about the lack of sensitivity to our heritage by municipal authorities.
A few days ago, in the clean and treeless appeared a complete funerary same time.
The wardrobe is gone.
This fact has not received the necessary interest for our authorities to act and ensure that our heritage, despite the fact be known by team members in government.
Regarding the ongoing aggression (we are convinced that unintentionally by the crane drivers) the University has contacted professors at the UMU Department of Ancient History at the Faculty of Arts to verify the existence and authenticity of the remains human, pottery and ceramics as belonging to the Iberian culture.
Once verified as such and security that come from an Iberian burial proceeded to make it known to Heritage, Guardia Civil - Seprona, municipal police and City Council (he immediately presented himself a member of the governing team.)
We also know that the Mayor was brought in place and, presumably, be given appropriate instructions and proceeded to make known the fact Heritage.
And we know that in Heritage of the Ministry of Culture is too slow to start verifying the allegations and act accordingly and promptly with the required fact.
At the Ateneo we are concerned about what is happening on the hill of Uncle Pio, and we are also concerned about the state of the remains of the resort.
We do not want to think that there is looting, but there is clearly a worrying deterioration.
The University as a cultural association called the council:
Be the first interested in preserving the historical heritage both Uncle Pio and the rest of the municipality.
To halt forthwith the works of clearing near the place, until a technical inspection to assess the impact and damage caused in the area.
Government should clearly define the archaeological site in the area of Uncle Pio and by extension, the municipality (Spa, Ope, head of deer, round head, etc).
To initiate the necessary steps to make a technical study on the concrete ground of the burial sites and archaeological value.
To explore the possibility of requesting the creation of a work camp to continue the work of the project led by Alberto Arques, a few years ago.
To consider the idea of creating Archena an interpretive center on the Iberian culture and its influence in the territory.
The University asks neighbors to become aware of the archaeological wealth has Archena and collaborate with the City on the preservation and care of our heritage materialize requiring monitoring of the area and the return of stolen materials.
Source: PSOE Archena
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