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18th-century anchor sheds light on Jeddah maritime history in Red Sea Museum

18th-century anchor sheds light on Jeddah maritime history in Red Sea Museum

  • Dating back to the mid-to-late 18th century, the anchor was discovered along the Red Sea coast near Jeddah
  • It stands as one of the museum’s most striking artifacts, measuring about 2.7 meters in length and weighing between 350 kg and 400 kg
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Special Sunken Treasures exhibition uncovers centuries of maritime history and living coral reefs

Sunken Treasures exhibition uncovers centuries of maritime history and living coral reefs

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Historic Bab Al-Bunt in Jeddah reborn as Red Sea Museum photos

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