Image: Shipwreck Holding 22 Tons of Gold Treasure Found off Portugal’s Coast | The Daily Galaxy –Great Discoveries Channel
By Lydia Amazouz, Daily Galaxy
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified a shipwreck off Portugal’s coast believed to hold an astonishing 22 tons of gold and silver. This is just one of 250 treasure-filled wrecks lying beneath the waves in a region brimming with maritime history. But as excitement builds around these sunken riches, questions arise about how to protect and uncover the full extent of this extraordinary find. Could this be the beginning of the world’s greatest treasure hunt?
Beneath the waters of Portugal’s coast lies a wealth of untold history—and unimaginable riches. Marine archaeologist Alexandre Monteiro has unveiled a treasure trove of maritime heritage, identifying over 8,620 shipwrecks in the region. Among these, one particularly captivating discovery stands out: the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Spanish ship believed to carry 22 tons of gold and silver. This singular find is just one of 250 shipwrecks thought to hold extraordinary treasures, hidden for centuries beneath the ocean’s surface.
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