via CGTN, 13 June 2023: Two Ming Dynasty shipwrecks found in the South China Sea affirm the historical continuity of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, according to archaeologist Xiao Dashun.
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) shipwrecks discovered last year show significant historic value as they prove the historical continuum of the ancient Maritime Silk Road in the South China Sea.
Xiao Dashun, an archaeologist at the Guangdong Provincial Research Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, made these comments in a recent interview.
Two shipwrecks were found on the floor of the South China Sea during an expedition in October 2022, containing a variety of precious relics. With research continuing, more findings have been revealed.
Source: Shipwrecks show historical continuum of the Maritime Silk Road – CGTN
