CIUTADELLA, MENORCA — In the silt-laden waters of Cala en Busquets, visibility often drops to a state archaeologists describe as "chocolate." It is a challenging, opaque environment where the past is literally buried under centuries of sediment. Yet, beneath this murky shroud, a team of international researchers has uncovered a maritime treasure trove that is […]

In the crystalline yet often temperamental waters off the coast of Ciutadella, Menorca, a team of archaeologists has unveiled a maritime time capsule that challenges our understanding of medieval Mediterranean trade. Known locally as the "Cove of Mysteries" (Cala en Busquets), this site has recently yielded three 13th-century trading vessels, dubbed Busquets I, II, and […]

CIUTADELLA, MENORCA — In the silt-choked waters of Cala en Busquets, a narrow inlet known locally as the "Cove of Mysteries," the past does not give up its secrets easily. During a pivotal dive in October 2025, the visibility was described by lead archaeologist Xavier Aguelo Mas as "like chocolate." Despite the near-zero transparency, Aguelo […]