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Monday, 25 June 2012

Archaeologists and Geologists look to Bédar

One of the oldest archaeological remains in this region has been found in an old Moorish watertank in Bédar. When archaeologists from the University of Almeria cleaned this water tank in 2005, they found fresco wall paintings depicting people, animals and other shapes and believe it dates from the 10th to 12th Century. The lead archaeologist prepared a complete study of their findings and a copy was sent to the Town Hall. Since 2005 no effort has been made to protect or restore the water tank. This is becoming more and more important in view of the fact that the watertank and frescoes are included on the Water Walking Route and more and more visitors are visiting the site. It is for this reason that we, the Bédar Independent Party, have put down a motion - at the next Council Meeting on Wednesday 27th June at 8.00pm - asking the Town Council to restore, protect and promote these ruins.

We have also put down a second motion. We live in an area of enormous geological interest.  Now, we understand that scientists from the Henri Poincaré University in Nancy, France have been carrying out a number of studies related to the geological formation of Bédar and they are designing a project to bring 16 students and professors to Bédar every year for a period of two months to further their studies. We believe that this project will be beneficial to Bédar. Local accomodation will be occupied during the low season, their findings can be used for the promotion and development of tourism in the area and their interest confirms the enormous potential of the municipality. So we have submitted a motion asking the Town Council to begin whatever procedures are necessary (we name these) to ensure that the study project is approved and takes place.

Also the local PSOE party have put down two motions for the Council Meeting on Wednesday but at the moment we are unable to understand what they are proposing. The agenda items are very vague and we will only know more after our spokesperson, Ana, has visited the Town Hall to look at the papers. Unfortunately we get very short notice of the agenda before a council meeting.

We believe our motions are worthy of support by the ruling party and we are hopeful that they will accept them. We will let you know.

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