LANDSCAPE PROJECT IN THE DOLMENS OF ANTEQUERA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

Mathieu Lbre 1

ABSTRACT
The Site of the Dolmens of Antequera is Spain's proposal to join the 2015 World Heritage List.
The proposal aims to resolve the landscaping of the Dolmens of Antequera Archaeological
Complex with the greatest respect for the existing site.
The landscape proposal develops specific actions on trees and vegetation, layout and design of
pathways, street furniture, lighting, use of water resources, etc. for proper integration and
appropriate treatment of the area.
In close cooperation with the Regional Agency of Environment and Water of Andalusia, a
careful selection of Andalusian wild flora native plants has been developed, adapted to the
environment of the project and referring to the dolmens prehistoric times, as they correspond
to the natural evolution of the landscape if there were no human activities on this territory.
In addition to the use of native species, the project incorporates some threatened or
endangered flora. Indeed, we pretend to use the project as a platform for the conservation of
endangered flora through its incorporation into a public park.
The project sustainability criteria are based on:
- A respectful intervention that helps restoring the original image of the Dolmens and finding a
balance between the conservation of archaeological sites and the current tourist use.
- The minimization of water use, by selecting plants with low water needs and reuse of
rainwater for irrigation.
- The reuse of local materials in the scope of the project: wood from cutting existing trees,
used for stairs and furniture.
- The use of indigenous and endangered plants for educational purposes.
KEYWORDS: Dolmens, archaeological site, landscaping, native plants, water use.

Mathieu Lbre, Spanish Landscape Designers Association (AEP: Asosiacin Espaola de Paisajistas), C/ Peseta 1
29200 Antequera, ml@lemapaisajes.com

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