Hidden Beneath Barcelona’s Streets: Workers Unearth a Mysterious 33-Foot Medieval Shipwreck During Garage Construction
Ever wondered what a 33-foot-long medieval mystery buried beneath a bustling fish market might teach us about the past? Well, beneath Barcelona’s former Mercat de Peix, archaeologists have unearthed a wooden shipwreck from the 15th century — or so they believe — that’s been snoozing under 18 feet of earth for centuries. This fragile vessel, dubbed Ciutadella I, isn’t just some dusty relic; it’s a peek back into the skeletal craft of medieval shipbuilding and a silent witness to how Barcelona’s coastline has dramatically shifted over time. Imagine the stories locked in those iron and wooden nails, waiting to spill secrets about seafaring, storms, and sandy shores long vanished. So, what can a long-lost shipwreck really tell us — and what else might still be hidden under the city’s feet? Dive in and get ready to sail through history like never before. LEARN MORE
Believed to have sunk in a storm during the 15th century, this wooden ship measures 33 feet long and 10 feet wide. Now, researchers are hoping that this rare find can provide insights into the little-understood traditions of medieval shipbuilding.
Barcelona City Council Archaeology ServiceThe medieval ship unearthed in Barcelona, now called Ciutadella I because it was found near Ciutadella Park.
The Spanish city of Barcelona has a long and proud seafaring history. As such, it wasn’t a total surprise when archaeologists uncovered the remains of a medieval boat beneath the city’s former Mercat de Peix (fish market).
Hidden 18 feet beneath the ground for centuries, this shipwreck is now revealing valuable information about both medieval shipbuilding techniques and how the coast of Barcelona has changed over the centuries.
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