A Devastating Typhoon, A Forgotten Ship And A Discovery Centuries In The Making

For the residents of a UNESCO-listed ancient town in Vietnam, Typhoon Kalmaegi lifted the curtain on a forgotten chapter of history.

By Jenn Jordan • 17 hours ago

Ancient Shipwreck Unearthed By Typhoon

When Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into central Vietnam on November 7, it arrived with a terrifying mix of force and tragedy.

The deadly storm, one of the strongest to strike the region in years, brought powerful winds and heavy flooding, but also unearthed a surprise that no one expected.

In the midst of its destruction, Kalmaegi exposed the weather-beaten frame of a centuries-old merchant ship long buried beneath the sands of Tan Thanh beach in the coastal town of Hoi An.

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