Excavation at Cap Corse uncovered a Late Antiquity port structure dating to the 4th-5th centuries A.D. The structure features large schist blocks and postholes, indicating it was a wooden jetty. Archaeologists identified a disordered placement of these blocks, topped by a hydromorphic sequence and alternating stone and sediment layers, forming a 4 to 6-meter-wide flat surface. The discovery of nearly 100 metal objects, including bronze nails, suggests construction of a wooden superstructure. Over a thousand ceramic fragments helped date the site, providing rare insights into Late Antiquity in Corsica.
The excavation at Cap Corse revealed a port structure from Late Antiquity, featuring large schist blocks that indicate the presence of a wooden jetty.
Close to 100 metal objects, primarily bronze nails, were discovered, likely used in constructing the wooden superstructure of the port.
The stone platform, rough and disorganized in appearance, required significant effort and planning, suggesting it served as a wharf or dock for boats.
More than a thousand ceramic fragments found in the archaeological layer helped date the structure to Late Antiquity, providing valuable insights into the period.
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