What you'll hear inside National Museum of Underwater Archaeology (ARQUA):

• 1
  Permanent Exhibition

  Main exhibition showcasing the history of Mediterranean underwater cultural heritage from the 7th century BC to the 20th century.

• 2
  Ocean Navigation

  Section opened in 2014 displaying the cargo from the frigate Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes.

• 3
  Lucernary

  A striking window onto the plaza, displaying suspended iron structures of a Greek kyrenia and a medieval cog.

• 4
  Amphorae Collection

  An extensive collection of Phoenician, Punic and Roman amphorae used for the transport of liquid goods.

• 5
  Phoenician Ships of Mazarrón

  Exceptional remains of two vessels from the 7th century BC, Mazarrón I and a reconstruction of Mazarrón II.

• 6
  Phoenician Elephant Tusks

  A remarkable collection of elephant tusks from the Phoenician period, recovered from a cargo discovered in the waters off Cape Palos.

• 7
  Underwater Research Centre

  A facility housing a laboratory, restoration workshop, drawing studio and specialist library dedicated to underwater archaeology.

• 8
  Anchor of the Frigate Juno

  Anchor from the frigate that sank in the 18th century off the coast of the United States, bearing the message 'A legacy to protect'.