Archaeologists study crumbling 1,300-year-old shipwreck
A 1,300-year-old shipwreck so fragile that air could destroy it. Archaeologists face a race against time to reveal its medieval secrets. The partial remains of the 40-foot-long boat; were unveiled at Villenave-d’Ornon. “Every piece of wood that is deconstructed; informs us more about early Middle Ages shipbuilding techniques”; said the project’s principal archaeologist. Archeologists are … Read more
