by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: The Sinan Shipwreck The Sinan Shipwreck, discovered off Korea’s southwestern coast in 1975, was a 14th-century Chinese trade vessel bound for Goryeo and Japan. Its remarkably preserved cargo offers a unique insight into maritime commerce across East Asia...
by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Phanom-Surin Shipwreck Discovered inland in 2013, the Phanom-Surin wreck is a rare, nearly intact 9th-century vessel linked to the Dvaravati culture of central Thailand. Though carrying little cargo, it offers unique insights into early ship construction,...
by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Pandanan Shipwreck Found off Palawan, the Pandanan wreck offers a rare glimpse into 15th-century maritime commerce. Carrying mostly Cham (Vietnamese) ceramics, Chinese porcelain, and glass beads, it reveals the vibrant regional trade networks that once...
by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Nanhai One Discovered off the coast of Guangdong in 1987, the Nanhai One is a Southern Song merchant vessel preserved beneath the sea for over 800 years. This exhibition traces its recovery and conservation, revealing a remarkable cargo of ceramics, metals,...
by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Mongol Invasion of Japan In the 13th century, the Mongols launched two invasions of Japan—both repelled by typhoons later called kamikaze, or “divine winds.” This exhibition explores the legend and reality through three lenses: an eyewitness scroll from the...
by virtual360 | 16 Sep 2025 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Majapahit Empire (Java). Trowulan 1293-1450/1500 The Majapahit Empire (1293–1500) was a powerful Buddhist–Hindu kingdom based in Java, whose influence extended across much of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its sophisticated court culture, temple building, and...
