The Cabildo of Lanzarote, through the Historical Heritage Service, continues its commitment to the dissemination and conservation of the island's archaeological legacy through new participatory actions at the Fiquinineo (Peña de las Cucharas) and Zonzamas sites, one of the most important heritage enclaves not only in Lanzarote, but throughout the Archipelago.
In this context, a free guided tour has been scheduled for this Friday, August 8, at 7:30 p.m., aimed at interested associations, groups, and organizations. The purpose of this action is to share with the population the actions undertaken by the Cabildo in Zonzamas, while opening a space to gather ideas and proposals that contribute to its use.
“The protection of our archaeological legacy requires an involved citizenry. We want Zonzamas to become a benchmark not only for its historical value, but also for its integration into the cultural and educational life of Lanzarote,” said the president of the Cabildo, Oswaldo Betancort. “This visit is another example of our model of participatory and transparent management, which puts heritage at the center of our island identity.”
So far this year, more than 2,000 people have visited the site, of which more than 1,200 were schoolchildren. “This data encourages us to continue along this line, creating experiences that connect citizens with their history and their territory,” says Betancort, who is also responsible for Heritage.
A unique experience to learn about the history of Lanzarote
As explained by the Cabildo of Lanzarote in a statement, the good reception and interest of the population towards this type of action has motivated the Historical Heritage Service to continue working along this line, scheduling new activities that favor the social appropriation of our heritage by citizens.
The first institution argues that the actions scheduled for August 9 and 12, with full capacity, are a sample of the usual visits "with an added component of dramatization, although they do not represent any change with respect to those that are normally carried out throughout the year." In contrast, Nueva Canarias publicly announced that they were considering denouncing these plays at the site.
On the other hand, and within the visits scheduled for the general public, on the next Saturdays, August 16 and August 30, new guided tours of the site will be held, this time by a heritage interpreter specialized in Canarian archeology.
During these sessions, the millennial history of Zonzamas will be explored in depth, a space inhabited before and after the European conquest, which houses archaeological testimonies of enormous value. There will be talk of both the chronicles that placed the palace of the ancient lords of the island in this enclave, and the findings obtained in the excavations carried out during the 90s and in the last decade.
Those interested in taking these visits can register, free of charge, at the Tibicena website.
