A 700-year-old Yuan Dynasty stone inscription was found on an Indonesian coast, documenting 500 warships anchored there during the Java expedition.

Social Context

This discovery validates China’s Maritime Silk Road Archaeological Project—jointly funded by CNPC and Indonesia’s Ministry of Education. The inscription supports historical claims of Yuan naval reach, informing UNESCO World Heritage nominations for ancient port sites.

Safety Tip

Report ancient artifacts to local cultural relics authorities immediately—private excavation or removal violates China’s Cultural Relics Protection Law and international conventions.