Black Gold Discovered: Pieces of precious stone, which is called ‘black gold’, have been found from the wreck of a 4000 year old ship from the seabed in Italy. These pieces are of obsidian, which is purple-black colored volcanic glass. Experts were surprised to see these pieces of obsidian. Let us know how amazing obsidian is.
Where was this ‘black gold’ found?, According to The Sun report, the pieces of obsidian The underwater unit of the Naples Police has discovered, which 130 feet below sea level And have been found near the sea cave of Grotta Bianca in Capri, Italy. Actually, one A mission was launched on November 20 to search the shipwreck, during which these obsidian stone fragments were found, which weighed 8 kilograms.
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Divers recover chiseled obsidian from Neolithic shipwreck off Italian coast
Divers from the Naples Police underwater unit, based in Naples, Italy, have retrieved a substantial piece of obsidian from the remains of a Neolithic shipwreck, off the coast of the island of Capri.… pic.twitter.com/7PzdWWKK2X
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In fact, In 1708 a Spanish ship was sunk in the Caribbean Sea during a battle with the British navy. His name was San Jose Galleon. It contained valuable treasure worth 16 billion dollars. the place where it sank It is called the ‘Holy Grail of shipwrecks’. Now preparations are being made to take out this ship. Finding this thing at that very moment has brought a treasure of happiness for the scientists.
How amazing is obsidian?
Obsidian is a wonderful stone, which has been used for a long time to make cutting tools. It is often called the ‘black gold’ of the Stone Age. Obsidian is formed by very rapid freezing of lava. Its texture is smooth and uniform. It is considered a protective gem (protective gemstone) is told. It is said that this stone has the ability to stop, pull and transform negative energy. This is an expensive gem.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 18, 2023, 08:01