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Pirate Shipwreck Uncovered: 3,300 Artifacts Found Off Madagascar

7/11/2025

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A remarkable archaeological discovery off Madagascar's northeast coast has unveiled the wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese ship seized by the notorious pirate Olivier Levasseur in 1721. Near Nosy Boraha, over 3,300 artifacts, including shimmering gold coins and sacred religious items, reveal the intricate tapestry of piracy and colonialism that shaped the Indian Ocean's history.

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A remarkable archaeological discovery off Madagascar's northeast coast has unveiled the wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese ship seized by the notorious pirate Olivier Levasseur in 1721. Near Nosy Boraha, over 3,300 artifacts, including shimmering gold coins and sacred religious items, reveal the intricate tapestry of piracy and colonialism that shaped the Indian Ocean's history.