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The Auditorium and Convention Center The Batel has been the scenario that opened the First Congress of Nautical Archaeology and Underwater Spanish which will run from today until Saturday at the ARQVA.
The presentation of this conference attended by the delegate of the Government of the Region of Murcia, Joaquin Bascuñana; ARQVA director, Xavier Nieto, the director of Fine Arts and Cultural Assets of the Region of Murcia, Francisco Jimenez, and the Councillor Culture of the City of Cartagena, Rosario Montero, alongside curators of the Murcia region and representatives of the Army and Security Forces.
Around 300 professionals will gather in this city to see first hand the actions undertaken in relation to the Spanish cultural heritage, both in Spanish territorial waters and in third countries. Bascuñana has highlighted the importance of this meeting, while recalled that the region, especially areas near Cartagena, as the Cabo de Palos, with many boats have their story.
It also stated that some 8,000 Spanish ships have been wrecked and with them a part of the history of this country.
In relation to this conference, Bascuñana alluded to a rticle 46 of the Spanish Constitution which advocates respect and increased cultural heritage, remembering that this Congress is an example, because it fosters the formation of people.
During his meeting with the media, King Arthur, who attended on behalf of the Secretariat of the UNESCO 2011 Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage, has emphasized the importance of this conference and the role played by Spain promoting international cooperation in the fight against looting of cultural heritage.
Meanwhile, ARQVA director, said that, thanks to the Congress, which is broadcast underwater archeology is a historical research activity, which affects significantly the benefit of the estate. Has also announced that in 2014 Cartagena again to host a congress on underwater archeology but this time, international.
This Congress allows the evolution and achievements of such archeology, while helping to normalize this activity, Montero recalled in his speech.
KNOWLEDGE and Conservation "N TICO underwater HERITAGE
The conference, which will be attended by many experts, will focus on two areas: historical and technical knowledge, and management, protection and conservation of heritage.
On the first day, lectures and symposia will focus on the Paleoenvironment and navigation Phoenician (Room 1 ARQVA) and Navigation and medieval and modern trade in Spain (Room 2 ARQVA).
After the lunch break, and in the afternoon from 16.00 hours, will address the Navigation and Trade in Classical Antiquity and the navigation and commerce in medieval and modern America, in Conference Room 1 and Room 2, respectively .
The Underwater Cultural Heritage Management with port infrastructure, Naval Architecture Iconography and monopolized the second day of the Congress, which will also be present, Project Our Lady of Mercy.
On Saturday March 16 the theme will focus on the restoration and Sciences Auxiliary and again continue with the Underwater Cultural Heritage Management.
After various discussions, proceed to the end of the Congress on 13.10 hours.
The congressmen will visit scheduled for organizing the event in collaboration with Cartagena Port of Cultures.
So, will enjoy three visits planned for the days 14,15 and 16 at 13.30 hours the Roman Theatre, the neighborhood or ARQVAtec Roman Forum, where they are doing the cleaning and conservation of the Mercedes Treasury .
TREASURE OUR LADY OF MERCY
During his meeting with the media, the various authorities have referred to the Treasury of Our Lady of Mercy, which will also be the subject of study and debate in this Congress.
Thus Bascuñana said that the repository of 574,000 coins is the Museum of Cartagena ARQVA while said that thanks to the exhibitions, the Autonomous Communities and the other countries that request it, will enjoy this heritage .
After meeting with a group of experts to agree on the method of cleaning, Xavier Nieto has confirmed that this work is being carried out in groups, as the currency to currency system would be unthinkable.
It also stated that it follows the schedule set by the Ministry.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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