Santo Domingo.- Lto current province of Azua played a fundamental role in colonial times, since part of the Spanish authorities that governed the eastern part of the island.
It was in the town of Azua de Compostela where sugar mills and places to store skins were installed, which were then taken to Spain to be sold.
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However, heThe archaeological sites of Azua are abandoned, with the exception of the Old Town Ruins, where excavations are carried out in search of the remains of chief Enriquillo.
Until recently, the place also looked abandoned.
The cultural manager Julio Merán attributes such abandonment to the interest of some sectors in hiding history.
“Those who have access to knowledge hijack information for convenience. They have bet on the forgotten Azua”, said.
Meran is one of those who have promoted the project to recover Enriquillo’s remains, a taíno who He led a revolt against Spanish rule in the 16th century.
He cited among the abandoned archaeological sites, old Cepí Cepí sugar mill,
It also appears the Plaza de los Taínos, located betweenThe municipalities of Las Charcas and Estebanía, about 15 kilometers from the modern city center.
Furthermore, what is believed to have been the first hotel of the colonial eraaccording to some historians.
The provincial authorities have promised to begin recovery work in these places.
