These ruins consist of two intersecting Roman roads and three public buildings believed to serve commercial purposes, though one may have fulfilled political, administrative or religious functions.
Meanwhile, the city of Murcia has launched a new research and excavation project aimed at exploring four significant sites in the vicinity of the Monteagudo castle and Castillejo hill. Funded entirely by municipal resources, this initiative encourages the involvement of universities, national and international institutions and research teams worldwide.
Experts carefully chose the four excavation zones based on existing evidence and prior discoveries unearthed nearby, which suggest the presence of artefacts belonging to earlier civilizations like Argaric, Iberian and Roman.
Excavations will begin shortly in three designated locations near the base of the Monteagudo castle. First, a site adjacent to the current cemetery hosts an Argaric settlement overlain with numerous ceramic shards from the Iberian and Roman eras.
Second, an area bordering one of the entrance paths displays abundant ceramics and structural remnants from the Argaric, Iberian and Roman periods.
Finally, the northern side of the castle reveals traces of the Roman settlement situated upon the hilltop itself.
Lastly, a fourth excavation site has been set aside for the Castillejo area, featuring a dense concentration of Iberian pottery debris scattered throughout the terrain. Researchers suggest this might represent the necropolis section of the prominent Iberian settlement in Monteagudo.
A little further down the line, plans are in place to revitalise the Cabezo de Torres pool area by restoring the boundary walls and developing a landscaped leisure spot for locals. Moreover, improvements will be made to the entrances of the Monteagudo Visitor Centre and Castle, accompanied by earmarked funds for enhancing the Sacred Heart of Jesus monument, contingent on successful talks with the Ministry of Culture regarding ownership.
At the moment, the government team is still waiting for news concerning the possibility of receiving 2% Cultural funds intended for restoring the Castillejo Palace complex later this year.
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