Archaeology: discovering mining archaeology in the heights of Banca

Name: Archaeology: discovering mining archaeology in the heights of Banca
Start: 2022-09-17T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-17T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Centre d'interprétation du Patrimoine Minier et Métallurgique de Banca

Current research concerning the mining heritage in the heights of Banca: Landscape reading, surveys, questions, we will walk together to share our history.

Saturday 17 September 2022, 09:00Passed

Conditions

Free. On registration on 06 75 72 96 08 before 15/09\. Minimum to leave: 5 registered, maximum: 20\. Provide picnic, walking shoes, stick, ... necessary equipment according to the weather, for a hike in the mountains.

Registration

olhaberri@gmail.com 06 75 72 96 08

©Commune de Banca

**Practical information:**Depending on the weather. Loop of about 7 km, average level, 300 m. of altitude difference. Open to all interested in history and local heritage, registration before Thursday 15/09 last deadline.
Meet at 9am in the parking lot of the Olhaberri center, to carpool to the starting point. Everyone brings their picnic. Return scheduled around 3pm.

About the location

Centre d'interprétation du Patrimoine Minier et Métallurgique de Banca

Centre Olhaberri, 64430 Banca

Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The Olhaberri Center offers a journey through the history of the mines and metallurgical establishments of Banca, during antiquity and the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Rare historical documents, a magnificent 1/100th scale model of the forge, a space dedicated to archaeological research and excavations (videos and photos), highlight one of the best preserved ancient mining sites in Europe. In addition to the visit, 1.2 km walking loop in the village from the interpretation center, with information kiosks to visualize the mining and metallurgical site of Banca.