Treasure Trove of Shipwrecks Along China's Coast Reveals How East Met West on the Maritime Silk Road
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Treasure Trove of Shipwrecks Along China's Coast Reveals How East Met West on the Maritime Silk Road

Sunken finds in the South China Sea testify to rich trade networks used over hundreds of years. The sea routes brought porcelain, tea and other goods from Asia to Africa, the Middle East and Europe