Thousands of wooden ships are believed to have traversed the Maritime Silk Route from the Middle East to China, braving treacherous seas, but little evidence remains. Until 1998, when German engineer Tilman Walterfang discovered a 9th Century shipwreck covered in intact gold, silver, and ceramic items.
Secrets of the Tang Treasure Ship
A network of thousands of wooden ships traversed treacherous seas from the Middle East to China, undertaking perilous journeys across vast distances.
