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The town of Cartagena is being an example, in terms of archaeological recovery is concerned. The recovery winch Archaeological Park along with the Roman Theatre, will be the two highlights of the most important time you will have Spain.

I said this morning the Mayor, Pilar Barreiro, on the visit he made to the works being carried out at zero Pinwheel.

At this time, explained Barreiro, is carrying out the work of the top of the windlass, where no archaeological remains have been found and has been designed to build a new public garden.

This new infrastructure will be a reproduction, in the heart of Cartagena, when the Romans lived in the city.

Also, another great work that is running at the moment is the realization of a glass dome, designed to cover all the remains found.

The archaeological work has focused on a series of structures tardorrepublicana period, associated with a slightly earlier timing temple located next to a small chapel dedicated to the Syrian goddess Atargatis.

Notably, the restoration work are around 40% of execution, these works reflected the restoration of two sixteenth-century mill located on the top of the hill and the wall of the Dean.

In addition, explained Barreiro, civil works are executed around 10%, as in the first three months and half of works, has worked on the archaeological excavation because the findings may have influenced the walking areas and accesses.

Historical and archaeological park must add the project to open to the public area of the baths.

These archaeological remains show the citizens and tourists a very important part of what was the Roman Cartagena.

In addition, works to start the cover and visited gateway that will commence in the coming days and so far has been working in the assembly in the workshops of metal structures.

Pilar Barreiro stressed that full recovery is going to make a living space Cartagena and archaeological and high-quality tourist attraction.

That is, with this great work urban break a barrier that gives the historical center of a large park and walking area, in order to open them to tourism with the visit of the archaeological remains.

Finally, the mayor to questions from reporters explained that both architects and archaeologists working at their own pace, be they who make the schedule and budget.

This means, Barreiro stressed that the works are not based on either political or electoral calendars.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena