Archaeologists in San Antonio, Texas, have announced the discovery of four solid cannonballs from the Battle of the Alamo — each offering new physical evidence of the historic battle.The discovery, made along the perimeter of Alamo Church in San Antonio, was announced in late October.Officials from the Alamo Trust said the cannonballs were uncovered during ongoing archaeological excavations at the site, and that they "help us remember those individuals that were living here, during the battle," said Tiffany Lindley, head archaeologist at the Alamo Trust. HIDDEN REVOLUTIONARY WAR BAKE HOUSE IS UNCOVERED AFTER SPENDING CENTURIES UNDERGROUNDThe four solid-shot cannonballs vary in size, with the smallest measuring 1.8 inches in diameter and the largest measuring 3.26 inches. The measurements correspond to 1-pounder and 6-pounder cannons, respectively.Archaeologists at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, uncovered four solid cannonballs, with one seen at left.They're believed to be connected to the historic 1836 battle.
(The Alamo Trust; Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)The discovery follows two other finds made earlier this year: a 4-pounder cannonball found in March, on the eve of the battle's 190th anniversary, and a 6-pounder cannonball found in June.Photos show archaeologists carefully cleaning the newly discovered cannonballs, which appear heavily weathered and discolored.The Battle of the Alamo was one of the most important events in Texas history.EXPERTS FINALLY SOLVE MYSTERY OF TEENAGE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER 246 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATHThe engagement lasted from Feb.23 to March 6, 1836.
It saw Texian forces — including Davy Crockett and William B.Travis — hold off a much larger Mexican army.The 13-day siege ended with Mexican troops overrunning the Texian defenders, a loss that became a rallying cry for the Texas Revolution.The Battle of the Alamo lasted from Feb.
23 to March 6, 1836.It ended when Mexican forces overran the Texian defenders.
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