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Treasure Trove: 3,300 Artifacts Found in Pirate Shipwreck

7/4/2025

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American archaeologists have made an exciting discovery: the wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese ship seized by pirates in 1721 off Madagascar. This treasure-laden vessel sank near Nosy Boraha, a pirate haven. So far, over 3,300 artifacts, including gold coins and religious figurines, have been unearthed, valued at an astonishing $138 million.

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American archaeologists have made an exciting discovery: the wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese ship seized by pirates in 1721 off Madagascar. This treasure-laden vessel sank near Nosy Boraha, a pirate haven. So far, over 3,300 artifacts, including gold coins and religious figurines, have been unearthed, valued at an astonishing $138 million.