Liberación Canaria demands from the Cabildo of Lanzarote and the Government of the Canary Islands an urgent and comprehensive plan for the protection, conservation, and enhancement of the archaeological site of Zonzamas, with concrete actions, budget, and a public timeline.
The proposal, as they argue, must include the delimitation and adequate signage of sensitive areas, the conservation and study of archaeological materials, the continuity of scientific research, the recovery of the museum project, and effective measures to prevent waste from the surrounding environmental complex from continuing to spread across the territory.
The objective is to preserve one of Lanzarote's main historical testimonies, guarantee its transmission to future generations, and turn Zonzamas into a protected, researched, and accessible space for Canarian society.
"The current reality is far from that objective. Thousands of bags and other light waste are displaced by the wind from the surroundings of the environmental complex towards nearby areas, including the upper part of Arrecife. A situation hardly compatible with Lanzarote's condition as a Biosphere Reserve and with the institutional commitment to protect its territory," they state.
Zonzamas constitutes a fundamental reference for understanding the indigenous society of Lanzarote, its organization, and historical evolution, in addition to representing an essential part of the collective memory of the Canary Islands. However, there continue to be areas of archaeological interest whose protection, identification, and signage are insufficient.
"The situation of materials from archaeological interventions, which, as we have been able to verify, remain stored in sacks within the site itself, is also concerning," they assure.
"The administrations must guarantee their correct cataloging, conservation, custody, traceability, and scientific study," they continue.
Added to this is a museum project that continues to fail to offer Lanzarote the cultural facility that an enclave of this importance deserves. "After years of actions, announcements, and investments, Zonzamas still does not occupy the place it should hold within the island's heritage policy," they point out.
"This situation becomes more serious in a territory subjected to increasing tourist, urban, demographic, and infrastructure pressure. The greater the transformation of Lanzarote, the greater must also be the commitment to the conservation of the spaces that explain its history and cultural uniqueness," they point out.
Liberación Canaria asks the Heritage Department of the Cabildo and the Government of the Canary Islands for a coordinated action that allows us to know what measures will be adopted, with what resources and within what deadlines.
"We also demand technical solutions that prevent the dispersion of waste and an evaluation of its possible impact on nearby heritage areas. We are not just talking about stones, ceramics, or archaeological structures. We are talking about collective memory, historical knowledge, and the cultural roots of our people," they detail.
"The Canary Islands cannot defend the protection of its territory while allowing enclaves fundamental to understanding our history to remain for decades awaiting an institutional response. Zonzamas needs effective protection, research, investment, and public management. Preserving it is a responsibility to Lanzarote, to the Canary Islands, and to future generations," they conclude.
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