The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Ministry of Universities, Science and Innovation and Culture, directed by Migdalia Machín, has extended the collaboration agreement with the two public universities of the Canary Islands, ULPGC and ULL, and the Yaiza City Council for the realization of the archaeological research project in the San Marcial del Rubicón site from two to four years (2024 -2027).
The Minister of Culture has signed, in this way, the modification addendum of the aforementioned agreement that will allow to "ensure the continuity" of this archaeological project, "given the great advances that have been taking place in the different excavations that have been carried out, and are still being carried out, in this enclave of relevance for the cultural heritage of Lanzarote and the Canary Islands."
Migdalia Machín points to the "enormous potential" that San Marcial del Rubicón holds, "which was the first European settlement in the Canary Islands" and highlights "the excellent work and the solvent work that the joint research team of the two universities is carrying out, so from the Government we are going to extend the collaboration agreement to continue incorporating all that scientific knowledge and give stability to the research of what is undoubtedly one of the most important heritage values of the Archipelago."
Likewise, the aforementioned addendum to the agreement includes a second financial contribution of a total of "150,000 euros", allocating "75,000 euros" to the University of La Laguna, and another "75,000 euros" to the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, corresponding to the budget year 2023.
Migdalia Machín points out that "the objective of the Government is to turn it into an archaeological park or interpretation center, so that it can be enabled as a visitable space, while being a center for study and conservation."
