CONTREBIA LEUCADE II

Cleaning and preparation of the terrain and structures of archaeological site Contrebia Leucade. Work camp in the archaeological site will be developed by the morning, from 8 to 12 hours on weekdays. Affect the entire archaeological site and will consist of the removal of vegetation (grasses, bushes and shrubs) were born in the spaces excavated to date, preventing rating in perspective the different elements discovered. Also proceed to the elimination or relocation, when possible, of the loose stones of the walls or washed hillside. Features and dimensions of spaces and structures formed by compacted earth floors, drywall locked with earth or limestone soils where the roots have penetrated causing breakage and chipping, require extreme care in removing plants and shrubs in any event must be supervised continuously and directly by qualified personnel. It also seeks to understand the uniqueness of the archaeological site and the motivations that led their people at different stages in which the city was occupied. Since this is a work camp focusing on an archaeological site, priority should be given to students of ancient sciences. COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Information about the lower part of the region of La Rioja (Rioja Baja), including geographical, economic and sociocultural aspects. Activities related to the characteristics of the field, the historical and cultural heritage of La Rioja, and the natural heritage of the region of Alhama-Linares. Visits to areas of archaeological interest. ACCOMMODATION: Youth Hostel La Chopera (Inestrillas). http://www.irj.es/inestrillas FOOD: Youth Hostel has a chef, who will be the responsible for the realization of lunch and dinner. LOCATION: It¿s 103 km from Logroño. Aguilar del Río Alhama is the town of La Rioja most southern. Bordering the province of Soria and within the County of Cervera del Rio Alhama, Aguilar also comprises Inestrillas village, Gutur valley and Celtiberian - Roman settlement Contrebia Leucade. Aguilar communicates with Cervera, its head of region, through the county road 284, which is located Inestrillas one kilometer from Aguilar. Also from Aguilar, route 490 carries Navajún and Valdemadera, and 388 to the Soria towns of San Felices and Castilruiz. The beautiful landscape of Gutur, you get through via 493 or a dirt path from Inestrillas. TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS: Bus from Logroño, Autobuses Jiménez. Departures: - From Logroño at 10,15 hours → Arnedo (11,15) → Aguilar - From Logroño at 18,15 hours → Arnedo (19,00) → Aguilar http://www.autobusesjimenez.com/horarios.php Another option is by bus from Tudela, Autobuses Río Alhama (Arasa). Departures: From Tudela at 13,00 hours and at 19,00 hours: http://www.arasa.es/lineas_regulares/na21/index.htm In particular vehicle: www.viamichelin.es MEETING POINT: At 14,25 hours or at 20,30 hours on the bus stop of Aguilar de Río Alhama the first day. Or incorporate directly into the Youth Hostel La Chopera in the town of Inestrillas throughout the first day. LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Spanish and English THINGS TO BRING: European Health Card for EU volunteers. Identification card / passport. Warm clothing. Work-clothes. Work-gloves. Waterproof coat. A sleeping bag (optional). Trainers and mountaineering boots. HOW TO CONTACT THE HOSTEL: Youth Hostel La Chopera (Albergue Juvenil La Chopera). Building of the old schools. Mill street, 19 (Edificio de las antiguas escuelas. C/ Molino, nº 19) 26530.- Inestrillas. (La Rioja) Contact: Ana Moreno Jiménez Telephone number: 646 882 732 [email protected] http://www.irj.es/inestrillas http://alberguelachopera.wix.com/Inestrillas EMERGENCY NUMBER: 900 200 272 (IRJ.- Free telephone) - 646 882 732 (Ana Moreno). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Instituto Riojano de la Juventud (Institute Riojano of Youth) C/ Muro de la Mata, nº 8, bajo 26071.- Logroño (La Rioja) Young telephone (Free telephone): 900 200 272 Fax: 941 29 19 51 [email protected] www.irj.es It is very important that all the volunteers CHECK REGULARLY THEIR CONTACT EMAIL for further information about the work camp, as some details, especially the contact and emergency numbers, may change. Mind the junk mail folder as sometimes our emails end up in there.