15TH CENTURY REMAINS UNCOVERED

Archaeologists who are excavating beneath the Convento de la Trinidad in Marbella have uncovered remains dating back to the 15th century, including ceramics, tombs, and the foundations of a mediaeval house with valuable stucco features. The team, led by Ramón Hiraldo, has been working beneath the cloisters and the Santa Catalina chapel, and they believe their discovery gives important information about the history of the town and the site on which the convent now stands. They have also found the skeletans of between 15 and 20 children, which would seem to indicate that this was an official burial site for them, while the remains of adults inside the chapel are probably those of wealthy people who could afford to pay to be buried in a religious location. Marbella council has decided to open the excavation site to the public, probably from Tuesday to Thursday, and visits by schools are also being organised.