As the artifact was delicately placed on the deck of the ship, the Coast Guard team’s surprise trembled in the sea-sprayed air. The chest bore carvings of strange symbols that none could decipher. Navy archaeologists were zoomed in, and their astonishment was palpable. The chest revealed the history that it cradled within its rusted surface. It was a type of artifact linked with the ancient civilization of Phoenicians, a maritime trading culture known for their oversea prowess and domination.
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