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archaeology1 year ago•1 min saved

Colombia Explores 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck

The Colombian government has begun an unprecedented mission to explore the San Jose galleon, a Spanish ship that sank in 1708 with an estimated $20 billion in treasure. The site has been declared a protected archaeological area, and the initial phase involves using remote sensors and sea-capable robots to document the ship and its contents. The rights to the artifacts are under dispute among Colombia, Spain, a US salvage firm, and Indigenous Bolivians. Colombian officials emphasize the mission's focus on historical and cultural understanding rather than treasure hunting.

via Newser|

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Colombia Launches Expedition to Explore Treasure-Laden San José Shipwreck

Colombia has begun exploring the San José galleon, an 18th-century Spanish shipwreck carrying an estimated £16bn ($20bn) in treasure, sunk by the British Royal Navy in 1708. The site has been declared a protected archaeological area, and the initial phase involves using remote sensors and underwater robots to study the wreck. The project aims to preserve the site due to its significant scientific and heritage value, amid ongoing legal disputes over ownership of the treasure.

via BBC.com|

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archaeology1 year ago•2 min saved

Colombia Safeguards 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck

Colombia has declared a "protected archaeological area" around the site of the San Jose galleon, a Spanish ship that sank off its Caribbean coast in 1708 with billions of dollars in treasure. The move aims to preserve the shipwreck and facilitate scientific research. The San Jose, often called the "holy grail" of shipwrecks, has been claimed by Spain, Indigenous Qhara Qhara Bolivians, and a U.S.-based salvage company. The exact location remains secret to prevent looting.

via CBS News|

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archaeologyhistory1 year ago•1 min saved

"Recovery Approved: $17 Billion Treasure from 18th-Century Spanish Shipwreck Set to Begin"

The Colombian government has approved a plan to recover the San Jose galleon, a 300-year-old sunken Spanish ship filled with billions of dollars worth of treasure, using robots to collect its gold, silver, and emeralds. The ship, owned by the Spanish Crown, sank near Cartagena in 1708 after being pursued by the British Navy. This discovery adds to recent findings of sunken treasures, including a 17th-century cannon off the English coast believed to be from the Merchant Royal, known as the "El Dorado of the seas."

via USA TODAY|

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world1 year ago•3 min saved

"Colombia Plans Billion-Dollar Treasure Recovery from 300-Year-Old Shipwreck"

Colombia has announced plans to recover items of "incalculable value" from the legendary San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 laden with gold, silver, and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars. An underwater robot will be used to extract items from the wreck, with the operation costing over $4.5 million. The location of the expedition is being kept secret to protect the site from treasure hunters. The ship's bounty has sparked a dispute between Spain, Bolivia's Qhara Qhara nation, and a U.S.-based salvage company, with Colombia seeking to use its own resources to recover the wreck and ensure it remains in the country.

via CBS News|

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