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Medieval Shipwreck Unearthed in Barcelona's Historic Market

4/26/2025

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Archaeologists in Barcelona have made an exciting discovery: the remains of a massive medieval boat, Ciutadella I, thought to have sunk in the 15th or 16th centuries. Unearthed at a former fish market, this delicate wreck will be preserved for research, shedding light on the region's medieval shipbuilding techniques and history.

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Archaeologists in Barcelona have made an exciting discovery: the remains of a massive medieval boat, Ciutadella I, thought to have sunk in the 15th or 16th centuries. Unearthed at a former fish market, this delicate wreck will be preserved for research, shedding light on the region's medieval shipbuilding techniques and history.