The Castellon Provincial Council finds evidence of pottery samples from 1,200 years ago

The Archaeological and Prehistoric Research Service of the Castellón Provincial Council has unveiled new findings that show pottery production in l'Alcora dates back at least 1,200 years.

Excavations at the Tester Carapito site, funded by the Museum of Ceramics and the l'Alcora City Council, with technical support from the Provincial Council, have expanded knowledge about the town's ceramic tradition. The Culture Deputy, Alejandro Clausell, has congratulated the team of archaeologists for their dedication and highlighted the importance of the work done to preserve the province's history.

The initial conclusions of the research confirm the existence of a pottery production area from the Andalusian period, dated between the 7th and 9th centuries. Clausell explained that various spaces related to the ceramic manufacturing process have been identified, from clay extraction to final firing.

Among the most significant discoveries are two well-preserved kilns, a clay extraction area, and a large test pit where numerous ceramic remains discarded during production have been found. "These vestiges allow us to understand more deeply the techniques and manufacturing processes used at the time," Clausell noted.

The deputy emphasized that these discoveries reinforce l'Alcora's position as a historical and heritage reference in ceramics. They also allow tracing the origins of a tradition that, until now, was mainly associated with the creation of the Royal Factory in the 18th century. "L'Alcora not only has a ceramic past but also a present and future linked to this craft," Clausell highlighted.

Finally, he reaffirmed the Provincial Council's commitment to enhancing local heritage, working alongside municipalities to continue discovering and preserving the province's cultural wealth.