Archaeologists give the green light to the Consell de Mallorca to build the Mallorca Archaeology Centre in the Tanca de Can Domènech in Alcudia. Since last September a group of researchers have been working on a preventive excavation on the site to check there were no archaeological remains. Given the proximity to the Pollentia site, it was indeed possible. The results confirm that the project can be developed, since no significant archaeological remains have been identified that would prevent any major works.
Although structures and elements of possible agricultural use from ancient times have been documented, no relevant findings have been found that would impede the execution of the project. The Consell de Mallorca has since completed the preventive archaeological surveys and is starting to draft the basic project. This procedure, explained the vice-president of the Consell de Mallorca and regional minister for Culture and Heritage, Antònia Roca, will be carried out with the collaboration of the Alcudia Town Hall in order to take into account the residents of the area when making decisions.
“With this confirmation, we are taking another step towards making the Mallorca Archaeology Centre a reality, an essential space for preserving, studying and disseminating our historical heritage”, said Roca, who recalls that this project aims to house more than 40,000 pieces found in different sites on the island which are currently stored without public access) and become an international reference in the archaeological field.
This space will have modern facilities, including multipurpose rooms equipped for research, thus contributing to improving the conservation and understanding of the history of Mallorca: “The aim is to centralise and publicise the archaeological wealth of Mallorca, bringing our history closer to both citizens and researchers,” says the vice-president and councillor.