via various sources, 13 June 2024: Archaeologists have retrieved over 900 relics from two Ming Dynasty shipwrecks in the South China Sea. These artifacts, including porcelain, pottery, and timber, highlight the vibrant trade along the ancient Maritime Silk Road.
ore than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday.
The excavation, conducted from 2023 to 2024, was a joint effort by research institutes and a local museum, according to a press briefing held in south China’s Hainan Province.
A total of 890 pieces of relics were excavated from the No. 1 shipwreck, including porcelain and pottery items, as well as copper coins. From the No. 2 shipwreck, 38 ancient artifacts were retrieved, including lumber, porcelain and pottery products, turban shells, and deer antlers.
Source: Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea
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