Ancient China shipwreck unveils insights into Song-era smuggling and government apathy

The excavation of the Nanhai No 1 shipwreck revealed a robust smuggling operation in ancient China and a government that condoned it.

Ancient China shipwreck unveils insights into Song-era smuggling and government apathy

Ancient China shipwreck unveils insights into Song-era smuggling and government apathy

Ancient China shipwreck unveils insights into Song-era smuggling and government apathy

Ancient China shipwreck unveils insights into Song-era smuggling and government apathy

Ancient China shipwreck unveils insights into Song-era smuggling and government apathy