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As reported by the Department of Culture, the archaeological excavations took place between December and March and has been led by archaeologist Josep Maria Vila.

Archaeologists discover a sixteenth century cloister in the monastery of Gerri de la Sal Lleida

Archaeological excavations on a site located next to the old church of the Monastery of Santa Maria de Gerri de la Sal has uncovered an ancient cloister that may date to the late sixteenth century. As reported by the Department of Culture, the archaeological excavations took place between December and March and has been led by archaeologist Josep Maria Vila.

The cloister, has an area of about 1,250 square metres, it was covered with debris and vegetation which was at least 4 m higher than the monastery. The traces detected suggest that this was a square courtyard, with covered galleries with ribbed sections made of plaster material that was also used for the arches separating the corridors of the central courtyard.

On the pavement, precariously maintained, was square ceramic tiles, along with pebbles in the central courtyard. Archaeologists have also excavated in the surroundings of the faculty, particularly in the west, where they have documented a series of rooms.

Ramon Maria Puig will lead the restoration in the main building, which will consist of repairing the roof of the apse, the drainage of the north facade, installation of gutters on all the roofs.

The works entail lifting wall paintings of the Baroque period, which will be moved to the Restoration Centre of the Generalitat for restoration before returning to its original place.

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