"Centuries-Old Spanish Shipwreck Holding $17 Billion Treasure Set for Recovery"
A Spanish ship, the San José, carrying an estimated $17 billion worth of treasure, including silver, gold coins, and Chinese porcelain, is set to be recovered after sinking off the coast of Colombia in 1708. The recovery effort, involving a joint collaboration between Colombian government entities, will utilize an underwater robot to extract items from the ship's surface. The discovery of the ship sparked legal debates over ownership, with UNESCO intervening to ensure the cultural heritage remains managed as a protected archaeological area of national significance.
