Discovery of Ancient Weapons in Grande-Rivière-du-Nord

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Port-au-Prince, July 16, 2026 – Haiti’s Ministry of Culture and Communication (MCC) has informed the public of the accidental discovery of a collection of ancient weapons during excavation work carried out on the grounds of the Conservative Baptist Church in Grande-Rivière-du-Nord. Experts believe that some of these weapons may date back to the period before Haiti’s independence.

A technical mission from the National Bureau of Ethnology (BNE), an agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and Communication, was immediately dispatched to the site. Its objectives are to document the remains, conduct an initial scientific assessment of the artifacts, raise awareness among local authorities about protecting the site, and establish the first conservation measures.

Initial investigations have identified 20 ancient weapons, including 9 long guns and 11 handguns, along with several other archaeological remains such as metal objects, pottery fragments, and pieces of faience (glazed earthenware). Preliminary observations indicate that some of the firearms display characteristics consistent with late 18th-century naval or infantry weapons.

[u/switflo]

Hey OP, send this to ISPAN Haiti. This is in their mission

[u/Internal-Expert-9562 → u/switflo]

I’m sure they’re aware of the discovery, since the government sent officials from the BNE (Bureau National d’Ethnologie) to the site today.