A mysterious shipwreck full of amazing treasures is discovered after 150 years

A group of archaeologists have discovered a treasure-filled wreck 150 years after disaster struck the 125-foot ship as it traveled along the longest river in Asia

A model of the old ship known as the Yangtze Estuary No. 2 (

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Archaeologists in China have uncovered amazing treasures after recovering a 150-year-old shipwreck from the bottom of the Yangtze River, which is Asia's longest body of water.

The 125-foot-long ship, known as Yangtze Estuary No. 2, is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden shipwrecks discovered in China.

Aboard the wreck, the group of archaeologists found intricately decorated Chinese-made pots and bowls and other exquisite cultural relics in four of the ship's cabins.

A large number of cultural artifacts such as purple clay ware, remains of wooden buckets, poles, Vietnamese hookah tanks and iron anchors were also found in and around the hull.< /p>

The wreckage was recently recovered by experts (

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A spokesperson for the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China said the excellent condition of the ship and the range of treasures found on board are of great importance for research into the history of the shipbuilding, the shipping industry and the production of ceramics in China and around the world. .

Scientists discovered the wreck in all its glory in 2015 and spent seven years conducting underwater archaeological investigation and exploration.