Cultural
L’ensemble archéologique de Port Royal au XVIIe siècle
Jamaïque
This archaeological ensemble represents the remains of Port Royal, a significant colonial settlement established in Jamaica during the 17th century. The site documents the historical development of a major Caribbean port that served as an important trading hub and naval base for European powers competing for control of the region. Located on the Jamaican coast, the underwater and terrestrial remains reveal the material culture and urban layout of a prosperous colonial city. The archaeological evidence includes building foundations, artifacts, and structures that illustrate daily life, commerce, and military activities of the period. Port Royal's historical importance lies in its role as a center of colonial administration and its subsequent destruction, which has preserved the archaeological record in distinctive stratigraphic layers. The site provides valuable information about European colonial settlement patterns, maritime trade networks, and cultural interactions in the early modern Caribbean.
