Supposed pirate treasure found on the coast of Suriname
Dutch rum bottles, onion bottles and wine bottles which were designated for dutch colonies.
The bottles have been found in 50 to 80 cm depth.
The Spanish sword is dated on the year 1620 and was wrapped in dried leather while lying under the ground.
Mr. L. C., a treasure seeker from the US has made an fascinating and surprising discovery with his treasure hunting instrument eXp 4000 while detecting along the coast of Suriname. He and his partners have excavated various old bottles and also a Spanish sword along with Spanish silver coins.
The treasure findings are probably from an old pirate camp site or pirate outpost. The treasure site was not visible in the first place and hidden in a cove about 150 meters from the coast, so it maybe was a secret camp site. There were signs of charred wood and also rocks who surrounded ancient fire places. Next to the fire places there were cut and chopped animal bones. At this site the old Spanish sword dating from 1640's - 1690's has been excavated along with various Spanish real silver coins. The coins were from the 1620's - 1650's. The sword was wrapped in dried leather and is in well condition.
During the excavations the team was much excited. There were these beautiful bottles everywhere around along with other artifacts. The bottles were aprox. 50 - 80 cm under ground. The ancient bottles are Dutch rums, onion bottles and wines which were designated for dutch colonies. The latest bottle in the campsite was approx. 1710 and the earliest was 1620's.
The Spanish coins are now in the state museum for a check, if there exist similiar coins. After this check the coins will be given back to the finder.
