why we can't find many of the Spanish missions from this period in Florida?
Ellie, when you tell us what years you are talking about, we will be able to help you.
i mean why cant we find the remain off the Spanish missions left.
p.s. i forgot to put remains in the oraginal question.
Elle, Here is your answer. The material from which these missions was made was not something that would last like the missions in the Southwest.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_missions_in_Florida
"The mission buildings of la Florida were built with posts set into the ground. The walls were palmetto thatch, wattle and daub or plank, or left open. The floors were clay, and the roofs are presumed to have been thatched. The church buildings in the missions averaged some 20 m by 11 m"
thanks so much i found the answer
To understand why many Spanish missions from that period in Florida cannot be found, we need to consider several factors.
1. Time: The Spanish missions in Florida were established during the 16th and 17th centuries, which was several hundred years ago. Over time, structures decay, habitats change, and land use can alter significantly. This makes it challenging to locate the exact sites of these missions today.
2. Erosion and Natural Disasters: Florida is prone to erosion and natural disasters such as hurricanes. These events can cause significant damage to structures and may lead to the destruction or obfuscation of archaeological remains. Erosion, in particular, can gradually wear away the land and make it difficult to identify the original locations of the missions.
3. Land Development: As time passed, the land where the Spanish missions were originally located underwent significant development. Urbanization, agricultural activities, infrastructure projects, and other forms of land use changes might have destroyed or altered the missions' physical remains.
4. Lack of Documentation: Another reason why it may be challenging to find many Spanish missions in Florida is the scarcity or incompleteness of historical records. While some missions have been extensively documented, others have very limited information, making it difficult to pinpoint their precise locations.
Despite these challenges, ongoing archaeological research, historical studies, and advancements in technology continue to aid in discovering and documenting Spanish missions in Florida.