Could we restore it and fire it symbolically towards Mexico every Cinco de Mayo?
Could we restore it and fire it symbolically towards Mexico every Cinco de Mayo?
Beyond the cannon itself, archaeologists uncovered an array of artifacts from the Coronado expedition, including fragments of European pottery, olive jars, and remnants of weapons.
Not only did the natives not take any of these things for their own use, they didn’t even salvage the metal from the weapons.
> Beyond the cannon itself, archaeologists uncovered an array of artifacts from the Coronado expedition, including fragments of European pottery, olive jars, and remnants of weapons.
Not only did the natives not take any of these things for their own use, they didn’t even salvage the metal from the weapons.
>Analysis of its barrel revealed no traces of black powder residue, suggesting it may have been abandoned before ever being fired. But why would such a powerful weapon be left behind? The answer, researchers believe, lies in a dramatic turn of events—an Indigenous uprising that forced Coronado’s men to retreat.
I'm picking up on a missed opportunity here.
>>Analysis of its barrel revealed no traces of black powder residue, suggesting it may have been abandoned before ever being fired.
But why would such a powerful weapon be left behind? The answer, researchers believe, lies in a dramatic turn of events—an Indigenous uprising that forced Coronado’s men to retreat.
I'm picking up on a missed opportunity here.
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