Excavating a 15th-16th century shipwreck beneath the ancient fish market

At the site of what was once a centuries-old fish market, archaeologists found the wreck of a 15th-16th century sunken ship, deep underground.

During excavations at the former Mercat del Peix fish market in the historic center of Barcelona, ​​experts from the Barcelona Museum unexpectedly discovered a unique ancient relic. Photo: @Barcelona Museum.

It is the remains of a large medieval ship dating back to the 15th or 16th century AD. Photo: @Barcelona Museums.

This ship, called "Ciutadella I", is about 10 meters long and 3 meters wide, built with more than 30 curved wooden beams with wooden and iron nails holding the hull together. Photo: @Barcelona Museum.

The remains of the ship were found at a depth of about 5 meters, covered by sand and mud for centuries. Photo: @Barcelona Museum.

The ship was built using the “skeleton construction” technique, a method widely used in the Mediterranean from the 15th century onwards. Photo: @Barcelona Museums.

The wooden ribs and hull planks were held together with round wooden nails. The longitudinal beams called “palmellar” or “serras” were held in place with iron nails. This shipbuilding technique provides important insights into medieval maritime technology. Photo: @Barcelona Museum.

In the next phase, the wreck will be transported to a specialized facility and treated with water-soluble wax to strengthen and preserve the structure. Photo: @Barcelona Museum.

This discovery opens an important window into Barcelona’s rich historical past, and helps us better understand medieval maritime activity. The detailed analysis and conservation of the ship’s remains will create a valuable legacy for future generations. Photo: @Barcelona Museums.

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