During the restoration and ampliation of the Museum dedicated to the Cathedral of Valencia, remains of roman houses and streets have been found by chance. The remains are dated from I and II d.C centuries.
10 may 2016
The excavations were found at three feet under ground level and they are located in the San Francisco and San José chapels. Some vital parts of the original structure are preserved, such as lintels, entrances and water vessels, according to the diocesan seminar Paraula, which informs about the unexpected discovery. According to this source, there are also “human bones that, in the absence of archeological verification, could belong to the XIII century, possibly to an already missed parish that was built in a recently retaken Valencia; San Pedro parish, which was very near to the Cathedral”.
This are not the only found proofs. The underground passage lead into another room, where there are also human remains. It faces on the wall of the former Aula Capitular, dated in the XIV century (nowadays known as Santo Cáliz chapel). Some gothic style objects have also been found. They could be part of the atrium or the cloisters.
All these excavations were visited by the Cardinal Archbisop of Valencia, Antonio Cañizares, along with a representation of the Diocesan Curia and Metropolitan Chapter, accompanied by the Architect-Curator of the Cathedral, Salvador Vila, director of the works.
