An extraordinary archaeological find was made off the coast of Morocco. A sunken pirate ship from the 17th century has been discovered for the first time, attracting the attention of historians and seafaring enthusiasts from around the world.
The ship, believed to be a pirate corsair, was "in the heart of the Barbary coast", a region infamous for piracy in the 17th century. This important discovery marks the first time that the remains of a pirate corsair have been found in this historically rich area.
The sunken ship was discovered by a team of underwater archaeologists led by Dr. Ahmed El Mansouri from the Moroccan Institute of Archaeology. Using advanced sonar technology and underwater vehicles, the team thoroughly surveyed the area before locating the sunken ship.
Experts estimate the historical and cultural value of the ship in millions of dollars. Although the exact numbers have yet to be determined, the rarity of such finds suggests a significant appreciation.
Dr. El Mansouri expressed his delight at the discovery: “This is a ground-breaking find that gives us invaluable insight into the maritime history of the Berber coast. The preservation of the ship is excellent and we look forward to studying the artefacts in more detail.”
Other experts also expressed their opinion, emphasizing the importance of this discovery. Maritime historian Dr Emily Thompson said: “Finding a 17th century pirate ship is a rare and exciting event. It opens up new avenues for investigating the piracy that once dominated these waters."
The discovery has attracted international attention, and researchers and historians are eager to learn more about the ship and its contents. The Moroccan Institute of Archeology plans to conduct further excavations and research to learn more about the origin of the ship, its crew and its historical context.
To learn more about this remarkable find, visit the official website of the Moroccan Institute of Archeology .
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