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Description: The Roman ruins of Centum Cellas located in Colmeal da Torre (Belmonte) is a National Monument and is one of the most emblematic and enigmatic of the Region, partly due to its function not been yet identified. The monument has been excavated since 1974 until now. The preservation work and restauration, to which we have applied to an "International Work Camp" has with major goal to promote the preservation and restauration of the Tower, and as well the surrounding buildings, promoting their future preservation.
This work camp will promote, as well, the rebuilding of some walls, leading to a better view of the archeologic structures
Type of Work: The volunteers will participate in all the actions of preservation and restauration established for the place; cleaning of the walls, filling of the fissures, execution of the mortars, and filling of the vain and rising of the walls
Study Theme: The volunteers will learn about Portugal, and our region. About preservation and restauration; about the Roman period in the Iberic Peninsula
Accommodation: The accommodation will be provided in an local housing or similar, equipped with bathroom, and daily meals will be provided with mediterranian food, and diet food will be also available. Internet available
Approximate Location: The camp is placed in a rural area, very close to the Belmonte village and the cities of Covilhã and Guarda, the population of Belmonte is 3000 inhabitants