HAIKOU, CHINA: An exhibition showcasing over 400 ancient relics from two shipwrecks found in the South China Sea has opened in Qionghai, Hainan province. The relics, which had been underwater for more than 500 years at a depth of 1,500 meters, are being displayed for the first time.
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The exhibition is hosted at the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea and spans nearly 1,000 square meters. A total of 408 relics from the shipwrecks are on display, along with 34 additional items borrowed from the Palace Museum and other museums, making a total of 442 exhibits.
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These two shipwrecks, dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), were discovered in October 2022 near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea.
