Medieval Mystery Unveiled: 13th-Century Ship’s Hull Concealed as Cellar Ceiling in Germany
The results of the tests will help determine when the trees were cut for the timber, thus providing a more accurate range for the ship’s age.
“The find goes far beyond a chance discovery. It is a valuable testament to medieval shipbuilding technology and of particular importance for the maritime archaeology of the Lake Constance region,” Kottmann said. “The analysis of the samples will take place in the coming weeks. We are very excited to see the results.”
After reading about the 13th-century ceiling in Germany that was made from a ship’s hull, learn about the medieval “super ship” found off the coast of Denmark. Then, read about how construction workers in Belgium stumbled upon $10 million worth of gold coins in a cellar during renovations.















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