7. The Relics from the Punic War
Estimated Current Value: $3–$4 million* Disappeared Year: 241 B.C.
Year Found: 2017
For those who are not history aficionados, the Punic Wars were three conflicts that took place between 264 and 146 B.C. These brutal wars between Rome and Carthage were brought on by Rome’s insistence on growing its empire. In the end, Carthage was destroyed, and all of its people were sold into slavery.
Artifacts from the Punic War, @magistramichaud and Pinterest
Both on land and in the sea, artifacts from the Punic Wars have been discovered strewn around the combat sites. The most recent find was a bronze lion helmet discovered during an underwater treasure hunt. The helmet was discovered off the coast of Sicily by marine archaeologists, and it is thought to date back to 241 B.C. The helmet is believed to have belonged to the Roman Emperor’s personal bodyguard.
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