Regeringen i Indonesien er parat til at sælge historisk last fra et skibsvrag fra 10. århundrede. UNESCO protesterer.
The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, is concerned about negotiations to sell a large number of artefacts salvaged from the wreck of a 10th century ship lying off the coast of Java (Indonesia).
The sale of the cargo by the Indonesian government was originally set for 5th May in Jakarta, but it was postponed for lack of a buyer.
HISTORISK VÆRDI
Located by a private exploration company in 2004 off the coast of Cirebon in northern Java, the ship is thought to have foundered in the 10th century as it sailed to Java from Sumatra.
More than 270,000 artefacts (Chinese ceramics, religious objects, jewellery, gold coins, pottery etc) were salvaged from the wreck, giving the discovery exceptional historical value.
UHELDIGT FOR MENNESKEHEDEN
– It would be unfortunate to allow heritage of such historical and archaeological value to be scattered, thereby depriving both scientists and the general public of access to an exceptional collection, says the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova.
