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

port disruption active 40% Shipping

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.

๐ŸŒ Location: Mljet — Sources: 1 — First seen: Last seen:
Croatia Byzantine Empire shipwreck archaeology gold treasure

Contributing Articles