Culture, research, and creation from Campo de Gibraltar were the focus of the presentation of the 65th issue of Almoraima, the Journal of Campogibraltareño Studies from the Institute of Campogibraltareño Studies (IECG). The event took place in the Plenary Hall of the Mancomunidad de Municipios and signifies the beginning of the publication's Third Epoch, aiming to enhance its scientific quality and academic projection.
The presentation, initially postponed due to the train accident in Urda, brought together the president of the Mancomunidad, Susana Pérez Custodio; the director of the IECG, Eduardo Briones; and the journal's director, Ángel J. Sáez. The new volume features 24 works by authors such as Hugo de Lara López, Sandra Borges Gilotay, José Beneroso Santos, and Manuel Álvarez Vázquez, covering disciplines including Prehistory, Sociology, History, Plastic Arts, Pedagogy, Environment, and Literary and Artistic Creation.
The History section is the most extensive, with twelve investigations ranging from medieval communications to Queen Isabel II's visit to Gibraltar in 1954. Other studies explore the rock art of Cueva de Atlanterra, cultural identities through popular festivals, the conservation of works from the Mancomunidad, pedagogy and educational heritage, as well as issues of biodiversity and cave fauna.
Literary and artistic creation is represented by contributions from authors such as Ismael Pinteño Visuara, who presented his creative showcase "Dibujo, luego existo" (I Draw, Therefore I Exist), and María Platero, with a short story dedicated to José Luis Tobalina. The journal also highlights the participation of veteran researchers and new additions to the IECG.
Ángel J. Sáez, the journal's director, outlined the objectives for this new phase, which aims to meet international scientific quality standards and expand its presence in reference indexes. He emphasized the commitment of the editorial teams and IECG members to ensure the continuity of the publication dedicated to the cultural heritage of Campo de Gibraltar.
During the event, Juan Rodríguez, representative of the Campo de Gibraltar UNESCO Centre, presented a gift to Eduardo Briones in recognition of the collaboration between the two entities.
