A team of spelaeologists (potholers) made an amazing discovering in a cave within the municipality of Motril; finds include 70 pieces from the Nasrid dynasty; i.e., 500 years ago.
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Apophis I Urn Returned
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar has just received back its prized urn belonging to the Aphophis I period of ancient Egypt; i.e. just over 1,500 years BC.
The Last Member
by David Darby •
Firstly, did you know that there is a penis museum in Teykjavik, Iceland? Well there is, and word is that it’s actually quite interesting with penis specimens from all manner of beasts. But there is one important omission… a human penis.
Goodbye to the Sugar Cane
by Louise Powell •
The Motril Councillor for Cultura, Elena Vallejo, inaugurated the Adiós a la Caña de Azúcar photography exhibition of the works of Antonio García Maldonado, who died in 2011.
Pantano Museum
by Vanessa Bosch •
Many foreigners living on the Costa Tropical know El Pantano de Bermajeles as simply, The Lake, even though, as its Spanish name suggests, it is a reservoir. The dam itself is impressive, offering spreading views across the water, and the old installations looking rather like an abandoned army base provide an interesting walk.
Almuñécar Antiques Loaned to New York
by Louise Powell •
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has requested several antique objects to be put temporarily on display there.
Almuñecar & Herradura Monument/Museum Times
by Louise Powell •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has issued a new Autumn/winter opening times table for the municipal monuments and museums, etc.
Changes at the Castle
by Vivienne Hughes •
Salobreña Castle and Museum are now operating under different opening hours, which are the following:
The Other Bubble Trouble
by Vivienne Hughes •
Spain’s building bubble basically boiled down to more houses built than required, and it’s the same with its museums.
Motril’s Aeronautical Exhibition
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Motril Councillor for Culture, Elena Vallejo, announced that she was pleased by the number of visitors that have seen the Motril del altos vuelos exhibition. Over a thousand people have been to see this aircraft model exhibition at the Museo de Historia de la Ciudad.