Second 1836 Battle of the Alamo cannonball unearthed near Alamo Church
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·7 viewsArchaeologists have discovered a cannonball near the Alamo Church in Texas, believed to date back to the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. The find follows a similar discovery made earlier this year, with both projectiles thought to have lain undisturbed for close to two centuries. The recovered shots are made of solid iron and bronze, providing physical evidence of the heavy artillery fire exchanged during the historic siege. These discoveries carry significant historical value and are adding weight to ongoing restoration work at the Alamo site.
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