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19 November 2006 (BBC) -

Java sunken treasure to be sold

Scientists in Indonesia are preparing to auction tens of thousands of artefacts salvaged from a sunken ship off the coast of Java.

The items, which are believed to be more than 1,000 years old, include ceramics, tombstones and swords.

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Salvaged after 1,000 years at the bottom of the sea, the haul includes bowls from China, Thailand and Vietnam; perfume bottles from Persia; and swords and tablets engraved with Koranic inscriptions.

Related Books:
- Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasure in Southeast Asia by T. Wells

Tags: Indonesia archaeology, Java Shipwreck, underwater archaeology, weaponry

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