Ancient Shipwreck 'Bom Jesus' Unearthed in Namibia, Reveals Millions in Treasure

• 16th-century Portuguese ship 'Bom Jesus', lost in 1533, discovered perfectly preserved in Namibian sand in 2008.
• Diamond miners in Oranjemund, Namibia, unearthed the shipwreck, which sank en route from Lisbon to India.
• The ship contained over 2000 gold coins (King John III era), 16-17 tons of copper ingots, 105 elephant tusks, and other artifacts.
• Dry, saline sand preserved the treasure and ship components, preventing decay and rust for centuries.
• Discovery offers insights into 16th-century global trade, Portuguese exploration, and economic history.

Why It Matters: Centuries-old shipwreck 'Bom Jesus' found with immense treasure, offering a rare historical glimpse.