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diciembre 22, 2025
Los hallazgos en las primeras piezas recolectadas del Galeón San José
Avanza la segunda fase del proyecto de investigación ‘Hacia el corazón del Galeón San José’, la cual consiste en el análisis de los objetos que fueron recolectados a más de 600 metros de profundidad en el área arqueológica el pasado mes de noviembre.
TL;DR
- The second phase of the 'Towards the Heart of the Galeón San José' research project focuses on analyzing recovered artifacts.
- Recovered items include a bronze cannon, a rope fragment, Chinese porcelain cups, and 'macuquinas' (coins).
- The bronze cannon was cast in Seville, Spain, in 1654 during the reign of Philip IV.
- A preserved rope fragment offers insights into preservation conditions and historical materials.
- Analysis of the coins explores manual minting techniques and the human factor in craftsmanship.
- Studies on the porcelain cups aim to understand their commercialization and origin in the West.
- The project is led by Colombian cultural and maritime authorities and was launched in 2024.
- The first phase involved declaring the site a protected archaeological area and conducting non-intrusive studies.