The Brief
- Archaeologists unearthed a rare, intact bronze cannonball at the Alamo, dated to the 1836 siege and discovered just before the battle’s 190th anniversary.
- Historians believe the artifact belonged to the Mexican Army, as they primarily used bronze munitions while Texan forces typically used iron.
- The find is part of an ongoing $550 million preservation project, with researchers now analyzing the relic to determine its specific trajectory and impact.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Archaeologists at the Alamo have discovered a fully intact, solid bronze cannonball dating back nearly two centuries, officials announced Thursday, marking the significant find just one day before the 190th anniversary of the site’s historic 1836 battle.
Battle of the Alamo discovery
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The discovery was made March 5, 2026, during excavations outside the Alamo Church. The news was first shared on the Alamo’s podcast, “Stories Bigger Than Texas.”
“I have chills now, just thinking about it,” said Dr. Tiffany Lindley, the Alamo’s director of archaeology. “March 5th is when we pulled it out of the ground. I don’t think words can express the feelings that we all felt.”…