Medieval chapel discovered inside Spanish cave

Medieval chapel discovered inside Spanish cave

Work at the Cova de San Xoán Vello is shedding light on a long sequence of human activity, with evidence ranging from prehistoric mining to medieval religious worship. The site, near Ribadeo in Galicia, has been under study since 2021. Excavations began after reports of unauthorised digging led to the discovery of human remains. A team led by archaeologist Rebeca Blanco has since documented several distinct phases of use. Inside the cave, resear…