The site of the Medieval town of Ifach, in Calpopens to the public this weekend to bring the archaeological discoveries made at the site during this summer's excavation campaign closer to the public.
The free day, which will take place on Saturday 12 September, will start at 9:00 a.m. with a guided tour led by various experts in the field. The vice-president and deputy for Culture, Julia ParraHe stressed "the importance of showing the latest findings that reveal fundamental details to know our history and highlight the important research work being carried out by the MARQ".
The MARQ archaeologist, José Luis Menéndezwill be in charge of directing this route in which visitors can find out how the inhabitants of this medieval city lived in the light of the studies that have led to the discovery of eleven new tombs in the sagrera or necropolis, bringing to 67 the number of burials already documented with respect to the hundred or so discovered burials.
"In these tombs lie the remains of the inhabitants of Ifach who built and occupied this town from the end of the 13th century until a good part of the 14th century", explained Menéndez, who added that "the recovery in the tombs of a large number of children's remains wrapped in a linen shroud and without any grave goods or accessories stands out, except for one of the bodies in which a bronze ring decorated with a crenellated tower set in one of the fingers has been found".
Due to the health alert situation and for security reasons, the capacity of the activity is limited. Persons wishing to take part in it should reserve your place by sending an email to [email protected]. For more information, please call 679.195.912, during morning hours.
