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Bastion Sant Bernat, Dalt Vila

A room which contained an exit to the outside of the old castle in Ibiza Town was discovered (2002) full of pottery, armaments & other objects used in everyday ...
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A room which contained an exit to the outside of the old castle in Ibiza Town was discovered (2002) full of pottery, armaments & other objects used in everyday life in Ibiza from Phoenician times right up to the 13th Century.The room connected 2 towers of the castle during the Arab occupation of the island & would be used as a way for the population to retreat into the castle in times of attack. As a way of stopping the attackers following them, it was the custom to fill the room with earth to block securely the entrance from the outside. It is thought that when the castle was overrun by the invading knights from mainland Spain this room remained buried full of earth & was forgotten about until it was discovered just recently. This is the reason why all the objects that have been found are in such a good state & are really giving the archaeologists an insight into life in Ibiza at this time. Eivissa (Catalan Spanish dialect) for Ibiza is a treasure trove of history, mystery and discoveries, spanning 2,500 years are all encapsulated in this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Mar, 2015

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I love the picture and it is so great that you took the time to put the story with the picture. Many folk just do not take the time to even say where it is. Love the story and the picture.

Thank you kindly, mcampi!