BLUF
Archaeological excavations in Nieuwpoort, Belgium uncovered medieval stone cannonballs and a World War I unexploded shell, highlighting the city’s long-standing role as a fortified strategic site with layered military history spanning centuries.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how archaeological excavations can reveal multi-layered military history within a single geographic location.
- Recognise the evolution of munition technology from medieval stone cannonballs to modern explosive artillery shells.
