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The purpose of documentation of the reservoir to protect and preserve archaeological heritage that exists in that area.
It is a natural cavity in perfect condition, and inside there has been significant archaeological finds.
Tuesday September 14, 2010.
La Cueva del Rayo de Puerto Lumbreras has been declared of Cultural Interest by the General Directorate of Fine Arts and Cultural Assets of the Region of Murcia.
The archaeological site is a karst habitat shelter with an occupation in prehistoric times that extends between the Upper Paleolithic and Neolithic (9000-4000 BC).
The purpose of the listing of the Cueva del Rayo is to protect and preserve the archaeological heritage of the locality.
According to the Councillor for Tourism, Ginés David Piñero, "This is the second site listed as a cultural interest in the town during this month. These sites help convey the history of the town at different times."
La Cueva del Ray is located in the central area of the Sierra de Enmedio, the high side of a relief organization, which has steep slopes on their sides, defined by gullies.
It is a natural cavity in perfect condition, and inside there has been significant archaeological finds.
Specifically, they have located the remains belonging to 'flint stone industry, as flakes, a scraper and microburin', as stated in the record of the general direction of Cultural Property.
In addition, at the site have been found 'numerous other sizes resulting from the development of these in situ' and a snail shell, "Interestingly, since the nearest coastline is 21 kilometers', details the technical report .
The record of protection of this site lumbrerense add to the already instituted Pena Blanca, Loma de Soler, water tank and water tank Esparragal Poveda, these two late medieval Islamic and Roman times, respectively.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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