New Apple Store Constructed Over 15th-Century Ruins

Well, if Apple builds enough Apple Stores all over the world, eventually they're going to run into some ancient ruins under the ground. According to 9to5Mac (via El País), construction workers building the latest Apple storefront in Madrid, Spain have discovered what's left of the outer walls of the Buen Suceso Hospital. The building, constructed in the 15th century, was torn down in 1854 with the expansion of the Puerta del Sol square.

Image Source: El País

The new Madrid Apple Store--expected to open before the end of the year--is Apple's eleventh location in Spain. The retail store is located at the former location of the Paris Hotel. The ruins were discovered in what would be the basement of the new Apple Store. Apparently, Cupertino considered placing glass on the floor, so visitors could see the ruins below. But Madrid officials have said Apple could instead install flooring to "symbolically" represent the outline of the walls.

Discovery of another section of the ruins held up construction of a rail station for 10 months back in 2009.

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Source : ign[dot]com