Overview

• Two shipwrecks discovered in 2022 were excavated using manned and unmanned submersibles.
• 890 artifacts were retrieved from the first shipwreck, including porcelain and copper coins.
• 38 items, such as ebony logs and antlers, were recovered from the second shipwreck.
• The findings provide evidence of the Ming Dynasty's extensive trade networks along the Maritime Silk Road.
• This marks a significant milestone in China's underwater archaeology, moving from coastal to deep-sea exploration.