Concretions

A series of round shaped concretions, maybe corresponding to barrel hoops, has been found around the hull.  One has been raised (A1-21) and will eventually be X-rayed for identification.

Fig.77 - Concretion A1-21 (photo: Filipe Castro).

Another concretion - A1-12 ­- found on Trench 2, near the bow of the ship, contained a series of potshards and other artifacts that will require further analysis.  This concretion was raised and is currently under treatment in the Museu de Portimão conservation laboratory.

Fig.78 - Concretion A1-12 (photo: Filipe Castro).