Mexico: Discovered 3 cannonballs thanks to ... storm Dean

Mexico has discovered 3 magic cannon on the Paraiso coast, near the Tulum art district. This is an archaeological work that has not been excavated through the storm swept by Dean in the state of Quintana Roo last week

On August 29, the director of the Mexican Institute of Anthropology and National History (INAH) in Quintana Roo, Adriana Velasquez, said strong winds had wiped out the sand on the surface and revealed three. This magic.

Early studies showed that the three guns were from 1.6 m -1.8 m long, the characteristics and structures were exactly the same as those found previously in Moche reefs and yards. Carmen sea of ​​Mexico, originated from the 18th century.

According to Mrs. Velasquez, these cannons have been salvaged under the sea from ill-fated ships in this area, then they have been set up along the Paraiso coast, but over the years they have been covered with sand.

According to the Vietnam News Agency, experts in the area of ​​INAH's archaeological preservation said that for metal objects, after a long time lying in the sea, when being brought to the surface, it will be difficult to preserve and easily damaged. .

Therefore, INAH decided to drop into the sea of ​​three objects in a protected area with the idea of ​​giving a unique meaningful gift to those who love diving sports.

Storm Dean (Photo: Reuters)