A Simple Wall Collapse Uncovered 12 Skeletons Frozen in Time Inside an Old Church

A Simple Wall Collapse Uncovered 12 Skeletons Frozen in Time Inside an Old Church

When a wall of the Igreja Matriz de Portimão, a 15th-century church in Portugal, collapsed, it revealed an unexpected secret—at least 12 skeletons concealed within its structure. Located at the highest point in the city of Portimão, near the famous Praia da Rocha beach, the church was once among the most impressive buildings in the region. Time and weather, however, have taken their toll, leading to the partial collapse that uncovered these cent…

After a capricious weather, the wall of a Portuguese church collapsed, revealing twelve skeletons. This discovery revives research on the history of the site. Archaeologists continue their investigations, hoping to pierce the secrets of this cemetery.