Tombs in Swabian which still skeletons remain under the nave of the Cathedral of Santiago. 
suévicas Tombs: Álvarez Xoán 
The ancient necropolis in the basement of the Cathedral preserves many coffins with human remains: JR Lavandeira The Museum of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, through its Department of Education, will launch from April 4 a program of visits to archaeological excavations in the basement of the basilica, which will allow attendees to involve "a journey into the past" of the building . So
Thursday has explained the manager of the area of \u200b\u200bEducation, Jose Francisco Blanco Fandino, who has accompanied the media on a first visit of this program, that will take interested to discover the archaeological area beneath the south transept the Cathedral - the oldest and which was found the tomb of Bishop Teodomiro - and the area under the nave - a necropolis from the V and VII -.
Those interested in this heritage may accede to it - after registration - in very small guided groups of between 6 and 12 people with the intention to give an explanation on the small inner space excavation and "preserve the heritage" present there.
As explained by the Dean of the Cathedral, José María Díaz, this whole "priceless" excavations uncovered remains ranging from Roman times to the seventh century, with burial of various kinds, stone relics from many different backgrounds, remains the original wall and parts of the basilicas of Alfonso II and Alfonso III, brought to light in excavations carried out by Manuel Chamoso Lamas in the middle years of the twentieth century.
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Thursday has explained the manager of the area of \u200b\u200bEducation, Jose Francisco Blanco Fandino, who has accompanied the media on a first visit of this program, that will take interested to discover the archaeological area beneath the south transept the Cathedral - the oldest and which was found the tomb of Bishop Teodomiro - and the area under the nave - a necropolis from the V and VII -.
Those interested in this heritage may accede to it - after registration - in very small guided groups of between 6 and 12 people with the intention to give an explanation on the small inner space excavation and "preserve the heritage" present there.
As explained by the Dean of the Cathedral, José María Díaz, this whole "priceless" excavations uncovered remains ranging from Roman times to the seventh century, with burial of various kinds, stone relics from many different backgrounds, remains the original wall and parts of the basilicas of Alfonso II and Alfonso III, brought to light in excavations carried out by Manuel Chamoso Lamas in the middle years of the twentieth century.
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Those interested in participating in this initiative, which provides sustained over time, must register from this Friday the 55 981 29 85 or email excavaciones@catedraldesantiago.es. Limited groups of up to 12 people, will have a guide in Castilian, Galician and English.
Given the configuration of the visit, scheduled at 16.00 hours Monday to Friday, the minimum age to join is 14 years. Its duration is estimated at about 45 minutes and cost is 10 euros.
With the openness of the excavations, the Museum of the Cathedral, which in 2011 celebrated the eighth anniversary of the consecration of the basilica, gives "a step forward in their education and outreach work, as this new activity addition to the tours at the same covers the museum and the Cathedral already held.
The museum also plans to open in late July this year to remodel its floor and mezzanine, which have been renovated "totally" and educational area slated to be ready in 2012 a classroom teaching on the basilica itself.
Given the configuration of the visit, scheduled at 16.00 hours Monday to Friday, the minimum age to join is 14 years. Its duration is estimated at about 45 minutes and cost is 10 euros.
With the openness of the excavations, the Museum of the Cathedral, which in 2011 celebrated the eighth anniversary of the consecration of the basilica, gives "a step forward in their education and outreach work, as this new activity addition to the tours at the same covers the museum and the Cathedral already held.
The museum also plans to open in late July this year to remodel its floor and mezzanine, which have been renovated "totally" and educational area slated to be ready in 2012 a classroom teaching on the basilica itself.
Europa Press
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