Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia yields 600g of gold artifacts from 1,300 years ago
Archaeologists have uncovered a significant gold treasure from a Byzantine-era shipwreck near Croatia's Mljet island. Among the recovered items are a gold signet ring and a gem-encrusted belt, both dating back roughly 1,300 years. The vessel's cargo is providing researchers with valuable new information about Byzantine trade routes and maritime history. Experts are currently studying the artifacts to determine the purpose and context of the ship's final voyage. The discovery is also prompting historians to reconsider earlier assumptions about the region during the early medieval period.
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