A team of archaeologists experienced the discovery of a lifetime earlier this month whilst excavating in Colombia.

They unearthed the initial haul from the legendary San José galleon , a vessel known throughout history as the "Holy Grail of shipwrecks."

The ship plunged to the bottom of the Caribbean Sea back in 1708, succumbing during a British military assault.

The "Holy Grail" moniker is entirely justified; estimates suggest the wreck contains up to 11 million gold and silver coins, alongside a vast collection of emeralds and additional valuables. The bounty could potentially be valued at approximately $20 billion.

The extent of what can be salvaged remains uncertain.

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