The first phase of archaeological excavations at the Torres Bermejas fortifications of the Alhambra have resulted in the discovery of two Muslim graves and eleven copper coins dating from the XVIII century in the reign of Carlos IV.
The excavation, which has included nine archaeological surveys both inside and outside of the towers, has also allowed documentation of various phases of construction and occupation of this strategic fortress and its connection with the Nasrid monument and Granada, especially in the Middle Ages.
The coins, found in a landfill next to a wall in the the interior of the stables, are copper and one of them even clearly bears the date of issue: 1794-95, coinciding with the reign of Carlos IV and Napoleonic invasion.
The coins could have been the pay of a soldier of the time who wanted to hide his money due to the prevailing political situation.
One of the tombs belonged to a young person aged between 18 and 21 years, according to the skeletal remains found.