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Científicos colombianos recuperan tesoros del "santo grial de los naufragios

Al Jazeera · 25 days ago
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
25 days ago

Científicos colombianos han recuperado objetos de un galeón español hundido, conocido como el santo grial de los naufragios.

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  • Colombian scientists recovered a cannon, coins, and a porcelain cup from the San Jose Galleon, sunk in 1708.
  • The artefacts were lifted from over 600 metres below the Caribbean Sea as part of a scientific mission. 5s
  • The San Jose carried gold, silver, and precious stones, with its cargo valued at potentially billions of dollars. 21s
  • Multiple parties, including Colombia, Spain, indigenous groups, and a US salvage firm, claim rights to the treasure. 1m 24s
  • Colombian authorities maintain the artefacts are archaeological heritage and should be kept in museums, despite ongoing legal disputes. 2m 5s