600g of gold found in 1,300-year-old Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia

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A 1,300-year-old Byzantine shipwreck off Mljet island, Croatia, has yielded 600g of gold including a signet ring and gem-encrusted belt. The discovery offers new insights into Byzantine trade and historical maritime commerce in the early medieval period.

A shipwreck discovered off Croatia's Mljet island yielded a significant gold treasure. This find includes a gold signet ring and a gem-encrusted belt, dating back centuries. The vessel's cargo offers new insights into the Byzantine Empire's trade and history. Researchers are analyzing artifacts to understand the voyage's purpose and context. This discovery challenges previous notions about the region during the early medieval period.