A wreck from centuries ago was discovered at an unlikely location in Spain at the former fish market.
The Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB) said it was discovered in the former Mercat del Pex, translated into the “fish market” in the Catalonian capital. Ciutadella I, The A shipwreck was found From April 10th to April 15th.
The ships discovered during construction work date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The discoveries reflect the maritime history of Barcelona, ICUB said.
“The construction of the first artificial dock since 1439 changed the dynamics of the coastline and disappeared the sandbar known as TASCA, which has protected the city for centuries,” says the organization’s statement, translated into English from Catalonia.
“The combination of coastal drift, the mouth of the Besos River and storms led to the rapid advancement of the beaches that clad in ancient marine spaces.”
Spanish archaeologists recently discovered the remains of a shipwreck under the historic region of Barcelona. (Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB))
ICUB also noted that the ship’s main structure (a “skeleton” that is 32 feet long and 10 feet wide) consists of 30 curved trees.
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“At least seven stakes on the hull [were also found]The statement said.
“The board is nailed to the frame with wooden pegs in a circular section, a wooden claw used to tie the pieces together.”
Archaeologists say shipwrecks date back to the 15th or 16th centuries. (Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB))
“Two longitudinal sections (palmer or saw) held by iron claws are also preserved,” ICUB noted.
“The system, known as skeleton construction, is common in the medieval Mediterranean Sea and has been spread throughout Europe since the mid-15th century.”
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Researchers are currently studying Organic Relics Near the wreck that contains hazelnut seeds and whole pine cones, “can have a similar chronology as a container.”
A pine cone suspected to date back hundreds of years has also been found at an excavation site in Barcelona. (Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB))
However, Icub also warned that the ship’s relics are currently “in a very vulnerable state of preservation.”
The survival of a ship is considered a miracle. The wood is easily degraded.
The wreck is transported to a facility where the wood is desalinated to preserve it.
“While wood is a common material in historical shipbuilding, it is only preserved in very specific environments, such as aquatic environments, and deteriorates rapidly when exposed to air,” the agency noted.
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“The flooded wood is very sensitive and is partially covered with the original sand surrounding it to prevent it from drying out and deteriorating,” the statement added.
“Archeological Services in Barcelona, advice from Archaeological Museum Catalonia – Catalonia’s Underwater Archaeology Centre (CASC) – is working to ensure proper documentation and preservation of the structure. ”
Archaeologists are in the process of carefully preserving wood. This is very delicate after being excavated. (Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB))
Archaeologists will carry out additional tasks including 3D documentation, marking, sampling and preparations to move the ship in a water-filled container.
The wreck is transported to a facility where the wood is desalinated to preserve it.
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“This treatment is essential to preserve both the ship’s physical structure and its archaeological value. 15th and 16th centuries Barcelona said: “ICUB’s press release has ended.
