Archeology and Heritage. Recovering Muro’s heritage (Mallorca)

Name: Archeology and Heritage. Recovering Muro’s heritage (Mallorca)
Start: 2019-02-17
End: 2019-03-02
Location: Spain

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Spain Archaeology Manual work Archaeology Heritage +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Volunteers will participate in an archaeological camp which forms part of a wider project aiming to use archaeology and local history to preserve and promote heritage and culture to the local community and to international volunteers.

💼 What the programme involves

Clearing and cleaning of accumulated materials on the remains of the site and the archaeological digging of aplace. This action is aimed at extending the information available on the site and making the site accessible for the visitor. It also includes moving rocks and cutting shrubs for the opening of paths that facilitate access. The field is framed within a wider project for the enhancement of the historical heritage of the city and will be carried out under the continuous supervision of an archaeologist. It will be from 8 am to 2:30 pm and some afternoons from 4 to 6 pm.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The municipal building has several rooms that will be equipped as shared rooms and relationship spaces, dining room etc. The City Council will arrange for the preparation of food (lunch and dinner) for volunteers. The volunteers will have to prepare breakfast in the municipal building where they will remain and the coordinator must make a purchase for breakfast. You need to bring a sleeping bag.

📍 About the location

Muro, Mallorca

⚠️ Requirements

Motivation letter is required. No archaeological experience is required, but any prior knowledge is welcome.

ℹ️ Additional information

The local organization makes a big effort to make volunteers involved on the local culture, so there are several activities planned with that goal: cultural tours, visits to natural sites, a traditional dance workshop (Ball de bot) in Muro, etc.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

ES-CAT 12.1

17/02/2019 → 02/03/2019

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Muro, Balearic Islands, Spain

Spain

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:00 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish