The piece, created through an engraving on a Roman tile, was used to mark the location of a grave on a mortar floor. This discovery was made during excavations carried out by fourteen students from universities in Catalonia, France, and Italy, along with the School of Restoration.
The archaeological work has also allowed for progress in reconstructing the original form of the Santa Maria monastery, founded in the 10th century. Furthermore, structures have been identified in the subsoil of a building located east of the site that date back to between the 4th and 7th centuries, as well as remains that could correspond to the 8th-9th centuries, a period previously thought to be one of abandonment in the area.
“"The Citadel never ceases to surprise us. Each archaeological campaign discovers new pieces of the history of Roses and reinforces the value of a unique heritage."
