Finding a Piece of an Amphora

Finding a Piece of an Amphora

An exciting find the first day on the dig site was the base of a Roman amphora.  An amphora is a terracotta vessel used to transport liquids, probably wine.  The pointed base made it easier to stack.  
The Beginning of This Year’s Excavation

The Beginning of This Year’s Excavation

Our UP team has started work in the fields of Ca’n Fanals, continuing the excavation of the necropolis begun Summer 2014. The initial grave trench has been dug out even deeper and the site is in progress of being extended out past this trench. With potential for...