A Roman Discovery

AN excavation in Mazarron Port, between Calles Era and Corredera, has uncovered a tomb from the Roman era and medieval houses.

The archaeological excavation has discovered a burial site of late republican or high imperial chronology (first century BC ).

Two amphoras ­ containers used to transport wine etc ­ but in this case were used as funerary equipment was found on the same site and allowed the archaeologists to date the tomb as they were in very good condition.

The type of ceramic used was produced in the Valle de Guadalquivir, this has made the finding very special as there have not been many discoveries of this ceramic. Starting from this first level they went on to find more layers from later stages from the third to the seventh century AD. All the findings have been documented and the pieces recovered have been moved to the archaeological room in the Port of Mazarron.

• Cartagena

Playa de la Calera

• Lorca

Playa Larga in el Garrobillo

• Los Alcázares

Playa de las Salinas

MINGO is San Pedro del Pinatar’s most famous flamingo in case you did not know and he is a great friend to all the children in the area. Mingo usually arranges lots of festivals and activities for the children of San Pedro del Pinatar and the next one is planned for the end of April. ‘Mingo Fest 2023’ is planned for April 29 and April 30. It will be held at the Recinto Ferial beside the bus station in San Pedro del Pinatar. With lots of activities, and shows lined up for these dates it is sure to be