If it were not for the efforts of archaeologists, we would not know much about the past. Thanks to them, we have a good idea of what mankind has been through all these years. This field of study is important when it comes to understanding our history and who we are as a species. It goes without saying that anything that can shed a light on our past is priceless. However, there are certain discoveries that have proven to be more lucrative and expensive than the others! We are here to talk about archaeology digs that are considered the most valuable in the history of archaeology. Can you guess which ones made it to the list?
Archaeological Discoveries That Are Worth Millions Or Even Billions Of Dollars
San Jose Galleon
This massive 3-masted 64-gun sailing ship belonged to the Spanish Navy as a part of its Spanish Treasure Fleet. The San Jose Galleon had been carrying silver, gold, and emerald when it went down during an encounter with the British navy off the coast of the Colombian coast of Cartagena in 1708. Sea Search Armada discovered it and sued the country in the local courts to claim over the 5 percent finder’s fee offered by the government. Can you believe that they wanted to tax it at 45 percent? In the end, they agreed that recovered treasure in the waters would be equally divided between the finders and the government. In 2018, it was estimated to have a total value of $17 billion.
San Jose Galleon
