6 November, 2017 - 22:51 Theodoros Karasavvas
Could Clues From the Ocean Floor Finally Lead to Zheng He’s Lost Treasure Ship?
A recent investigation off the coast of Sri Lanka is offering hope that the lost treasure ship of Zheng He, one of the most famous admirals in Chinese history, may finally be found. This ship sank almost six centuries ago but newly found traces of evidence may finally lead the researchers to the sunken treasure ship.
The Immense Cultural Importance of Zheng He’s Fleet
As previously reported at Ancient Origins , Zheng He is one of the most famous admirals in Chinese history. He is best known for his treasure voyages. These voyages served to highlight the power and the wealth of the Ming Dynasty to the known world and were sponsored by the Ming emperor, Yongle, himself. The first voyage brought the Treasure Fleet to Calicut, southwestern India, where spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper were purchased. Before reaching Calicut, the fleet traveled to several areas in Southeast Asia, including Champa (southern Vietnam), Siam (Thailand), Malacca, and Java. On their return trip to China, the fleet stopped at Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
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