David Eguizábal León

Archaeologist in España

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Bachelor’s Degree in History in 2000 and Master in Advanced Studies in New Trends for the Research of the Antiquity in 2002 by the University of Zaragoza.

My professional career is over 10 years, and among my works I highlight several projects of excavation and research of historical and archaeological heritage developed under my planning and management, as well as tourist promotion and social spreading in general. I take a keen interest in the recovery and preservation of our past, to discover and transmit it to the people.

Outstanding Projects

  • Archaeological site "Hill of San Miguel" (Celtiberian Culture - 5th to 2nd centuries B.C.) in Arnedo (La Rioja region). Management of the excavations, study of archaeological materials and cultural spreading (2004 - 2012)
  • Archaeological site "Contrebia Leucade" (Celtiberian, Roman, Visigothic and Islamic Cultures - 8th century B.C. to 11th century A.D.) in Aguilar del Río Alhama (La Rioja region). Technical coordinator in the excavations under José Antonio Hernández Vera's management (Zaragoza University) (2000 - 2003 & 2008 - 2010).
  • Castle of Quel (La Rioja region) (15th to 17th centuries A.D.). Management of the preliminary study, excavations and cultural spreading (2010 - 2013).
  • Castle of Herce (La Rioja region) (13th to 14th centuries A.D.). Management of the preliminary study and excavations (2008).
  • Castle of Arnedo (La Rioja region) (8th to 19th centuries A.D.) Management of improvement of the surroundings (2005 & 2012), and technical supervision of several projects (2007 - 2009).

Skills and professional career objective

I have initiative and creative skills for planning and management of new projects in a sustainable way, and I take charge of leadership responsibilities as well as teamwork.

My motivation to keep learning continuously leads me to a constant recycling of my knowledge in order to improve my skills and to adapt myself to new challenges efficiently.

I am interested in crossing new frontiers and bringing my broad experience at the disposal of the institution or organization that values my qualities and so can take advantage of them.

  • Work
    • Archaeologist and cultural Manager
  • Education
    • University of Zaragoza