Conquistador anchors discovered off Mexico Gulf Coast

Conquistador anchors discovered off Mexico Gulf Coast

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Science, Social Studies, History

11th Grade - University

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Two 500-year-old iron ship anchors were discovered off Mexico's Gulf Coast, possibly linked to Hernan Cortez's fleet from the Spanish invasion. Found under sediment, these well-preserved anchors offer historical insights. The largest anchor measures 3.68 meters long and 1.55 meters wide. After documentation, they will be conserved according to archaeological protocols.

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