HISTORICAL-ARTISTIC STUDY, TECHNICAL DATA AND INTERVENTION HISTORY OF THE “EL ARCO” AQUEDUCT IN THE TOWN OF OTURA (GRANADA)

In this project, a preliminary study was carried out for the restoration and enhancement of the aqueduct known as “El Arco”, in the town of Otura.

For this purpose, a historical-artistic review of the aqueduct, a compilation of technical data and history of previous interventions and a photogrammetric survey of the structure were carried out.

The aqueduct, currently in use, transports irrigation water from the Otura irrigation channel as it passes through the Arroyo de la Calera, and as you can see in the keystone of its central arch we can see an interesting mask and a Latin cross.

This is a clear example of how the continued use of these heritage elements generally favours their conservation and maintenance to the present day.