The technical director of MARQ, Manuel Olcinayesterday in Madrid to receive the diploma of Corresponding Member of the German Archaeological InstituteThe Foundation is considered to be one of the most important research centres in Europe. The director of the institution, whose presence in Spain dates back to 1943, Dirce Marzolipersonally presented Olcina with the title accrediting him as a member of this prestigious organisation, in the presence of the German ambassador to Spain, Wolfgang Dold..
The German Archaeological Institute is Germany's most important body in the field of archaeology. international archaeological research and belongs to the field of activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Germanic. Under its umbrella, more than 250 scientists They carry out research in the field of archaeology and related disciplines and their work is published in numerous specialised publications.
As Olcina explained, collaboration with scientists from other countries is of the utmost importance for this institution, as well as the implementation of joint projects with host nation institutions.
The institute also organises congresses, symposia, exhibitions and other events with an international focus, which not only serve the scientific and educational interest of German science, but also form the gateway to the cultural heritage of other countries and facilitates the necessary conditions for the exchange of knowledge.
It should be recalled that a delegation of German archaeologists The MARQ held a scientific meeting last September to analyse recent research into metal production studies, especially the emergence of iron and steel production. The participants also visited the sites of the Tossal de Manises Lucentum and La Illeta dels Banyetswhich form part of the archaeological heritage of the Alicante Provincial CouncilThe site of La Alcudia de Elche, of the University of Elche, as well as the site of La Alcudia de Elche, of the University of Elche, and the site of La Alcudia de Elche.