Archaeologists digging in the ground in Spain found a 600-year-old building below

Archaeologists digging the ground in Spain discovered a 600-year-old ancient building below. The teams immediately started an investigation on the ancient building and stared at each other in surprise when they learned what the building was used for.

Archaeologists digging the ground in Barcelona, ​​Spain, discovered a large medieval building underground. Chocolate was produced 600 years ago in this ancient building, thought to date from the 19th century.

RUINS OF AN ANCIENT BUILDING

Archaeologists are now investigating the ruins of the ancient building and uncovering artifacts from its various uses, according to a February 12 statement from the Barcelona Archaeological Service.

FROM THE MIDDLE AGES

Experts said the ruins of the manor house they found were from the 19th century, but further investigation revealed arched walls and doorways from a medieval house built in the 14th century.

THE HOUSE WAS CONVERTED INTO A PENSION IN THE 15TH CENTURY

The large house was converted into a boarding house known as Hostal de Sant Pere in the 15th century, archaeologists said. It served as a boarding house until the 16th century, when the owner decided to renovate and renovate the building. According to authorities, at the beginning of the 18th century the property was divided into three parts.

TRANSFORMED IN 100 YEARS

Archaeologists said that over the next 100 years, the old house and hostel were converted into a chocolate factory and workshop. The 1888 Universal Exhibition Almanac lists the property as “Guardia (Clemente).” Chocolates and pastillaje.”