Method Of Repairing Cadiz’s Walls Has Hardly Changed Since The 17th Century
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 23:14
in Paleontology & Archaeology
In the year 1596, a sacking at the hands of the Count of Essex almost destroyed the city of Cadiz. Since then, authorities have focused their efforts on establishing a barrier between the city and the sea, a reconstruction task which has accompanied the inhabitants of Cadiz throughout the last 400 years. The problems that Philip II encountered in halting marine erosion are similar to those that exist today, as well as the solutions.