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A team of divers off the Florida coast of America has discovered old Spanish treasure worth about 1 million dollars (about ₹ 8.3 crore) in the depths of the sea. This team has recovered more than 1,000 gold and silver coins in the water area known as Treasure Coast.
According to experts, these coins are related to a Spanish fleet that sank in 1715, which was going to Spain with ships full of gems and valuables, but a fierce storm on the way destroyed the entire fleet and the treasure got lost in the waves of the sea.
Three centuries old treasure resurfaces
Historians believe that this treasure was minted in Spanish colonies like Bolivia, Mexico and Peru. These coins symbolize the golden age of the Spanish Empire in the early years of the 18th century. This discovery is being considered special because the dates and mint marks of that time are still clearly visible on many coins. For historians, these traces will play an important role in understanding the maritime trade, colonial economy and craft technology of that period.
How did the team of divers make the discovery?
Sal Guttoso, head of the exploration company Queen Jewels, said that the operation was launched after months of preparation. The team carefully removed the sand with the help of underwater metal detectors and hand-operated fans. Sal Guttoso said, “This discovery is not just about the treasure, but about the stories that are associated with it.” Each coin is a piece of history and is linked to the people who lived and sailed the seas during the Golden Age of the Spanish Empire.” He further said that it is extremely rare to find 1,000 coins at one time and this discovery offers an important glimpse of history.
Treasures worth crores have been found in Florida before
This coastal area of Florida is known as Treasure Coast, because precious gold and silver coins have been found here many times before. Over the past few years, divers and hunters have discovered millions of dollars worth of treasure belonging to sunken Spanish ships of the 17th and 18th centuries. This area was part of the commercial sea routes between Spain and America, where ships traveled carrying precious gems, gold, silver and spices. Every new treasure found is not only important for history, but also gives a new identity to the local tourism industry.
Who will get ownership of the treasure?
According to Florida law, treasure troves found in the ocean are owned by the state government. However, exploration companies are allowed to provide recovery services, in return for which they receive compensation or prize money. Additionally, 20% of historical artifacts remain in public ownership so that they can be kept for research and display in museums. The state government and the archeology department try to preserve these treasures as historical heritage.
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