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| ACP Treasure Gold Cob.png|'''Gold Cob'''<br>A gold coin featuring the [[Jerusalem]] cross | | ACP Treasure Gold Cob.png|'''Gold Cob'''<br>A gold coin featuring the [[Jerusalem]] cross |
| ACP Treasure Cross Chain.png|'''Cross Chain'''<br>This chain is embellished with a gold cross and a medallion | | ACP Treasure Cross Chain.png|'''Cross Chain'''<br>This chain is embellished with a gold cross and a medallion |
| ACP Treasure Emerald Gold Pin.png|'''[https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/sunken-treasure-atocha/ Emerald Gold Pin]'''<br>Lost in 1622, this precious relic was found by a lucky {{Wiki|Mel Fisher|treasure hunter}} in 1985 | | ACP Treasure Emerald Gold Pin.png|'''[https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/sunken-treasure-atocha/ Emerald Gold Pin]'''<br>[[Nuestra Señora de Atocha|Lost]] in 1622, this precious relic was found by a lucky {{Wiki|Mel Fisher|treasure hunter}} in 1985 |
| ACP Treasure Spanish Doubloon.png|'''Spanish [[Doubloon]]'''<br>A coin forged in Spain and used as trade currency in the Caribbean | | ACP Treasure Spanish Doubloon.png|'''Spanish [[Doubloon]]'''<br>A coin forged in Spain and used as trade currency in the Caribbean |
| ACP Treasure Bosun's Whistle.png|'''Bosun's Whistle'''<br>A tool for communicating orders to the sailors perched high up in the rigging | | ACP Treasure Bosun's Whistle.png|'''Bosun's Whistle'''<br>A tool for communicating orders to the sailors perched high up in the rigging |
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| The Rare Stones | | The Rare Stones |
| <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> |
| ACP Treasure Sacred Emerald.png|'''Sacred Emerald'''<br>This legendary Aztec relic was destined to be reclaimed by {{Wiki|Quetzalcoatl}} upon his return among the mortals | | ACP Treasure Sacred Emerald.png|'''Sacred Emerald'''<br>This legendary Aztec relic was destined to be reclaimed by {{Wiki|Quetzalcōātl|Quetzalcoatl}} upon his return among the mortals |
| ACP Treasure Ruby Tooth.png|'''[[Ruby]] Tooth'''<br>This stone was an extremely rare find in the mines of the Spanish colonies | | ACP Treasure Ruby Tooth.png|'''[[Ruby]] Tooth'''<br>This stone was an extremely rare find in the mines of the Spanish colonies |
| ACP Treasure Raw Sapphire.png|'''Raw [[Sapphire]]'''<br>This pure blue gemstone was dug out by a native [[Slavery|slave]] in the mines of {{Wiki|New Kingdom of Granada|Nuevo Reino de Granada}} | | ACP Treasure Raw Sapphire.png|'''Raw [[Sapphire]]'''<br>This pure blue gemstone was dug out by a native [[Slavery|slave]] in the mines of {{Wiki|New Kingdom of Granada|Nuevo Reino de Granada}} |
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| ACP Treasure Gold Sovereign.png|'''Gold Sovereign'''<br>A coin representing queen [[Mary I of England|Mary I]], with a nominal value of one [[pound sterling]] | | ACP Treasure Gold Sovereign.png|'''Gold Sovereign'''<br>A coin representing queen [[Mary I of England|Mary I]], with a nominal value of one [[pound sterling]] |
| ACP Treasure Mourning Ring.png|'''Mourning Ring'''<br>Death is a part of life. This relic belonged to a venerable land-owning family | | ACP Treasure Mourning Ring.png|'''Mourning Ring'''<br>Death is a part of life. This relic belonged to a venerable land-owning family |
| ACP Treasure Lost Chalice.png|'''Lost Chalice'''<br>Intrepid {{Wiki|Jesuit}} priests expelled during the {{Wiki|Protestant Reformation|Reformation}} used this chalice to celebrate Mass | | ACP Treasure Lost Chalice.png|'''Lost Chalice'''<br>Intrepid [[Jesuits|Jesuit]] priests expelled during the {{Wiki|English Reformation|Reformation}} used this chalice to celebrate Mass |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| The Lost Empire | | The Lost Empire |
| <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> |
| ACP Treasure Statue of the Deity.png|'''[http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/maya-urns.htm Statue of the Deity]'''<br>{{Wiki|Itzamna}}, the founder of Mayan culture, taught people how to grow plants, use medicine, and draw calendars | | ACP Treasure Statue of the Deity.png|'''[http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/maya-urns.htm Statue of the Deity]'''<br>{{Wiki|Itzamna}}, the founder of Mayan culture, taught people how to grow plants, use [[Medicine|medicine]], and draw calendars |
| ACP Treasure Statue of the Goddess.png|'''[http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/maya-urns.htm Statue of the Goddess]'''<br>{{Wiki|Ixhcel}}, the Goddess of childbirth and rainbows, decides how the moon affects men and women | | ACP Treasure Statue of the Goddess.png|'''[http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/maya-urns.htm Statue of the Goddess]'''<br>{{Wiki|Ixchel}}, the Goddess of childbirth and rainbows, decides how the moon affects men and women |
| ACP Treasure Fertility Sculpture.png|'''{{Wiki|Dumbarton Oaks birthing figure|Fertility Sculpture}}'''<br>Mayan women made offerings to the fertility goddess twice in their lifetime: once as a child, once as a mother | | ACP Treasure Fertility Sculpture.png|'''{{Wiki|Dumbarton Oaks birthing figure|Fertility Sculpture}}'''<br>Mayan women made offerings to the fertility goddess twice in their lifetime: once as a child, once as a mother |
| ACP Treasure Deity's Head.png|'''[http://www.nichbelize.org/mob-hoc-featured-exhibit/jade-head.html Deity's Head]'''<br>A ten-pound piece of jade carved in the shape of the {{Wiki|Kinich Ahau|sun god}} | | ACP Treasure Deity's Head.png|'''[http://www.nichbelize.org/mob-hoc-featured-exhibit/jade-head.html Deity's Head]'''<br>A ten-pound piece of jade carved in the shape of the {{Wiki|Kinich Ahau|sun god}} |
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| ACP Treasure Ship's Bell.png|'''Ship's Bell'''<br>The only remains of HMS ''Oxford'', a beautiful Navy warship captured by Morgan and destroyed by his drunk pirates the night before their attack on {{Wiki|Cartagena, Colombia|Cartagena}} | | ACP Treasure Ship's Bell.png|'''Ship's Bell'''<br>The only remains of HMS ''Oxford'', a beautiful Navy warship captured by Morgan and destroyed by his drunk pirates the night before their attack on {{Wiki|Cartagena, Colombia|Cartagena}} |
| ACP Treasure Letter of Commission.png|'''Letter of Commission'''<br>Seized from a French ship, this letter was sent by the governor of Baracoa to permit the French navies to trade with the Spanish and attack [[United Kingdom|British]] pirates | | ACP Treasure Letter of Commission.png|'''Letter of Commission'''<br>Seized from a French ship, this letter was sent by the governor of Baracoa to permit the French navies to trade with the Spanish and attack [[United Kingdom|British]] pirates |
| ACP Treasure Magdalena Emblem.png|'''{{Wiki|List of ships of the Spanish Armada#Squadron of Biscay|Magdalena}} Emblem'''<br>A relic from one of the most beautiful and better equipped ships of the {{Wiki|Spanish Armada}}, burned by Morgan's {{Wiki|fire ship}} during the battle of {{Wiki|Maracaibo#Pirates' attacks|Maracaibo}} | | ACP Treasure Magdalena Emblem.png|'''{{Wiki|List of ships of the Spanish Armada#Squadron of Viscaya (Biscay)|Magdalena}} Emblem'''<br>A relic from one of the most beautiful and better equipped ships of the {{Wiki|Spanish Armada}}, burned by Morgan's [[Fireship|fire ship]] during the battle of {{Wiki|Maracaibo#Pirate attacks|Maracaibo}} |
| ACP Treasure Ancient Artifact.png|'''Ancient Artifact'''<br>This relic was stolen by Morgan during the {{Wiki|Henry_Morgan#Burning of Panama and the loss of English support|looting}} of [[Panama City|Panama]], a bloody episode that claimed the lives of a thousand Spanish soldiers | | ACP Treasure Ancient Artifact.png|'''Ancient Artifact'''<br>This relic was stolen by Morgan during the {{Wiki|Henry Morgan's Panama expedition|looting}} of [[Panama City|Panama]], a bloody episode that claimed the lives of a thousand Spanish soldiers |
| ACP Treasure Astrolabe.png|'''{{Wiki|Astrolabe}}'''<br>This rare nautical instrument, one of Morgan's prized possessions, was stolen from his house before it was destroyed in the [[Port Royal]] earthquake | | ACP Treasure Astrolabe.png|'''{{Wiki|Astrolabe}}'''<br>This rare nautical instrument, one of Morgan's prized possessions, was stolen from his house before it was destroyed in the [[Port Royal]] earthquake |
| ACP Treasure Gold Rum.png|'''Gold [[Rum]]'''<br>An ordinary rum bottle filled with gold dust. Captain Morgan's special! | | ACP Treasure Gold Rum.png|'''Gold [[Rum]]'''<br>An ordinary rum bottle filled with gold dust. Captain Morgan's special! |
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| ACP Treasure Old Pocket Watch.png|'''Old [[Pocket watch|Pocket Watch]]'''<br>This family treasure from the 16th century was finally surrendered to this pirate after hours of merciless torture | | ACP Treasure Old Pocket Watch.png|'''Old [[Pocket watch|Pocket Watch]]'''<br>This family treasure from the 16th century was finally surrendered to this pirate after hours of merciless torture |
| ACP Treasure Pieces of Eight.png|'''{{Wiki|Spanish dollar|Pieces of Eight}}'''<br>A coffer full of [[silver]] coins worth eight [[real]]es each, part of a classical pirate bounty, this one taken during the sacking of Maracaibo | | ACP Treasure Pieces of Eight.png|'''{{Wiki|Spanish dollar|Pieces of Eight}}'''<br>A coffer full of [[silver]] coins worth eight [[real]]es each, part of a classical pirate bounty, this one taken during the sacking of Maracaibo |
| ACP Treasure Bag of Gemstones.png|'''Bag of Gemstones'''<br>Small, yet valuable. This pirate found these stones in the house of a noble in {{Wiki|Gibraltar}}, hours before the city was sacked | | ACP Treasure Bag of Gemstones.png|'''Bag of Gemstones'''<br>Small, yet valuable. This pirate found these stones in the house of a noble in [[Gibraltar]], hours before the city was sacked |
| ACP Treasure Gold Tooth.png|'''Gold Tooth'''<br>The only remains of this pirate after he was captured and dismembered by the native tribes of the New Kingdom of Granada | | ACP Treasure Gold Tooth.png|'''Gold Tooth'''<br>The only remains of this pirate after he was captured and dismembered by the native tribes of the New Kingdom of Granada |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ACP Treasure Medicine Chest.png|'''Medicine Chest'''<br>The most precious thing on a ship. Many a life could be saved with the potions stored in this wooden box... except when their illiterate user mixed them up | | ACP Treasure Medicine Chest.png|'''Medicine Chest'''<br>The most precious thing on a ship. Many a life could be saved with the potions stored in this wooden box... except when their illiterate user mixed them up |
| ACP Treasure Surgeon's Saw.png|'''Surgeon's Saw'''<br>When limbs were doomed and pirates drunk enough to lie on the surgeon's table, the improvised [[doctor]] pulled out these tools and did what had to be done | | ACP Treasure Surgeon's Saw.png|'''Surgeon's Saw'''<br>When limbs were doomed and pirates drunk enough to lie on the surgeon's table, the improvised [[doctor]] pulled out these tools and did what had to be done |
| ACP Treasure Company Stock.png|'''Company Stock'''<br>This piece of paper issued by the {{Wiki|French East India Company|West India Company}} is worth a lot more than it looks. After King [[Louis XIV of France|Louis XIV]] dissolved the company in 1674, he had all the company shares bought back | | ACP Treasure Company Stock.png|'''Company Stock'''<br>This piece of paper issued by the {{Wiki|French West India Company|West India Company}} is worth a lot more than it looks. After King [[Louis XIV of France|Louis XIV]] dissolved the company in 1674, he had all the company shares bought back |
| ACP Treasure Huguenot Cross.png|'''{{Wiki|Huguenot}} Cross'''<br>The proud property of a persecuted people, the members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France | | ACP Treasure Huguenot Cross.png|'''{{Wiki|Huguenots|Huguenot}} Cross'''<br>The proud property of a persecuted people, the members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France |
| ACP Treasure Gold Razor.png|'''Gold Razor'''<br>This barber's utensil was offered to Henry Morgan's barber by the infamous captain himself... after he stole it from a rich Spanish conquistador | | ACP Treasure Gold Razor.png|'''Gold Razor'''<br>This barber's utensil was offered to Henry Morgan's barber by the infamous captain himself... after he stole it from a rich Spanish conquistador |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ACP Treasure Sacred Leopard.png|'''[http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/image/126240761 Sacred Leopard]'''<br>Stolen from the {{Wiki|Benin Empire|kingdom of Benin}}, this [[ivory]] [[leopard]] was one of the symbolic representations of the {{Wiki|Oba (ruler)|Oba}}, the king | | ACP Treasure Sacred Leopard.png|'''[http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/image/126240761 Sacred Leopard]'''<br>Stolen from the {{Wiki|Benin Empire|kingdom of Benin}}, this [[ivory]] [[leopard]] was one of the symbolic representations of the {{Wiki|Oba (ruler)|Oba}}, the king |
| ACP Treasure Egyptian Scarab.png|'''[[Egypt]]ian Scarab'''<br>Placed on the throat, chest and heart of the [[Mummification|mummy]], these artifacts allowed their bearer to be accepted in the eternal afterlife | | ACP Treasure Egyptian Scarab.png|'''[[Egypt]]ian Scarab'''<br>Placed on the throat, chest and heart of the [[Mummification|mummy]], these artifacts allowed their bearer to be accepted in the eternal afterlife |
| ACP Treasure Soul Washer.png|'''{{Wiki|Akrafena#Akrafokonmu (Ashanti Shield of war)|Soul Washer}}'''<br>Worn by high-ranking members of the {{Wiki|Ashanti people}}, this protective pectoral disk was also a convenient way to store wealth | | ACP Treasure Soul Washer.png|'''{{Wiki|File:Ashanti soulwasher by Claire H.jpg|Soul Washer}}'''<br>Worn by high-ranking members of the {{Wiki|Ashanti people}}, this protective pectoral disk was also a convenient way to store wealth |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ACP Flintlock Pistols.png|'''Flintlock Pistols'''<br>This finely ornamented pair of weapons most probably belonged to a rich Dutchman | | ACP Flintlock Pistols.png|'''Flintlock Pistols'''<br>This finely ornamented pair of weapons most probably belonged to a rich Dutchman |
| ACP Musketeer Rapier.png|'''Musketeer Rapier'''<br>Who knows how this outdated old-world weapon found its way to the West Indies? | | ACP Musketeer Rapier.png|'''Musketeer Rapier'''<br>Who knows how this outdated old-world weapon found its way to the West Indies? |
| ACP Indian Dagger.PNG|'''[[India]]n Dagger'''<br>This silver {{Wiki|Katar (dagger)|katar}} was used as an extension of the arm and fist to deal deadly attacks to the head and torso of its wielder's enemies | | ACP Indian Dagger.PNG|'''[[India]]n Dagger'''<br>This silver {{Wiki|katar}} was used as an extension of the arm and fist to deal deadly attacks to the head and torso of its wielder's enemies |
| ACP Ottoman Saber.png|'''Ottoman Saber'''<br>This one-handed curved weapon favored by the Turks originated from the famous Mongol blades | | ACP Ottoman Saber.png|'''Ottoman Saber'''<br>This one-handed curved weapon favored by the Turks originated from the famous Mongol blades |
| GermanAxePistolACP.png|'''German {{Wiki|Pistol sword#Similar weapons|Axe-Pistol}}'''<br>This seventeenth century weapon combined two very functional melee favorites for maximal damage | | GermanAxePistolACP.png|'''German {{Wiki|Pistol sword#Similar weapons|Axe-Pistol}}'''<br>This seventeenth century weapon combined two very functional melee favorites for maximal damage |
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| ACP Twin Relief.png|'''Twin Relief'''<br>These two hand-carved Chinese snuff bottles feature the finest coral, lapis and turquoise beadings | | ACP Twin Relief.png|'''Twin Relief'''<br>These two hand-carved Chinese snuff bottles feature the finest coral, lapis and turquoise beadings |
| ACP Ivory Solace.png|'''Ivory Solace'''<br>This Chinese snuff bottle is engraved with a scene from the life of {{Wiki|Confucius}} | | ACP Ivory Solace.png|'''Ivory Solace'''<br>This Chinese snuff bottle is engraved with a scene from the life of {{Wiki|Confucius}} |
| ACP Tibetan Silver.png|'''{{Wiki|Tibet}}an Silver'''<br>This ancient snuff bottle worn around the neck would preserve one's tobacco from the cold and heat | | ACP Tibetan Silver.png|'''[[Tibet]]an Silver'''<br>This ancient snuff bottle worn around the neck would preserve one's tobacco from the cold and heat |
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| ACP Hunahpu.png|'''Hunahpu'''<br>The first of the {{Wiki|Maya Hero Twins|Hero Twins}}, the youthful hunter of birds | | ACP Hunahpu.png|'''Hunahpu'''<br>The first of the {{Wiki|Maya Hero Twins|Hero Twins}}, the youthful hunter of birds |
| ACP Xbalanque.png|'''Xbalanque'''<br>The second of the Hero Twins, nicknamed the Jaguar Sun | | ACP Xbalanque.png|'''Xbalanque'''<br>The second of the Hero Twins, nicknamed the Jaguar Sun |
| ACP Vucub-Caquix.png|'''{{Wiki|Vucub-Caquix}}'''<br>The false sun-moon demon bird, defeated by the Hero Twins after severing Hunahpu's arm | | ACP Vucub-Caquix.png|'''{{Wiki|Vucub Caquix|Vucub-Caquix}}'''<br>The false sun-moon demon bird, defeated by the Hero Twins after severing Hunahpu's arm |
| ACP Buluc Chabtan.png|'''{{Wiki|List of Maya gods and supernatural beings#B|Buluc Chabtan}}'''<br>The God of war, violent death, and human sacrifice | | ACP Buluc Chabtan.png|'''{{Wiki|List of Maya gods and supernatural beings#B|Buluc Chabtan}}'''<br>The God of war, violent death, and human sacrifice |
| ACP The Hunter God Of Death.png|'''The {{Wiki|Maya death gods#Classic Period: God A|Hunter God of Death}}'''<br>The were-animal, the shape-shifter, hunter of heads, of deer... of humans | | ACP The Hunter God Of Death.png|'''The {{Wiki|Maya death gods#Classic Period: God A|Hunter God of Death}}'''<br>The were-animal, the shape-shifter, hunter of heads, of deer... of humans |
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| ACP Roman Eagle.png|'''{{Wiki|Aquila (Roman)|Roman Eagle}}'''<br>A symbol of strength and power, the [[eagle]] was the emblem of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] legions | | ACP Roman Eagle.png|'''{{Wiki|Aquila (Roman)|Roman Eagle}}'''<br>A symbol of strength and power, the [[eagle]] was the emblem of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] legions |
| ACP Persian Griffin.png|'''[[Iran|Persian]] [[Griffin (mythology)|Griffin]]'''<br>This amalgam of an eagle and a lion served as palace ornaments and represented the guardians of light | | ACP Persian Griffin.png|'''[[Iran|Persian]] [[Griffin (mythology)|Griffin]]'''<br>This amalgam of an eagle and a lion served as palace ornaments and represented the guardians of light |
| ACP Greek Horse.png|'''[[Greece|Greek]] [[Horse]]'''<br>The famous [[Troy|Trojan]] [[Trojan Horse (mythology)|Horse]], symbol of man's trickery and intelligence | | ACP Greek Horse.png|'''[[Greece|Greek]] [[Horse]]'''<br>The famous {{Wiki|Trojan Horse}}, symbol of man's trickery and intelligence |
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| ACP Red Flag.png|'''Red Flag'''<br>The Red Flag was one of the most powerful {{Wiki|Pirates of the South China Coast|pirate fleets in all of China}}, controlled by the famous and powerful female pirate [[Ching Shih]]. | | ACP Red Flag.png|'''Red Flag'''<br>The Red Flag was one of the most powerful {{Wiki|Pirates of the South China Coast|pirate fleets in all of China}}, controlled by the famous and powerful female pirate [[Ching Shih]]. |
| ACP Magnetic Compass.png|'''Magnetic Compass'''<br>First invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese {{Wiki|Han Dynasty}}, the magnetic compass was later adopted for navigation by the [[Song dynasty]] Chinese during the 11th century. | | ACP Magnetic Compass.png|'''Magnetic Compass'''<br>First invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese [[Han dynasty|Han Dynasty]], the magnetic compass was later adopted for navigation by the [[Song dynasty]] Chinese during the 11th century. |
| ACP Dao Sword.png|'''{{Wiki|Dao (sword)|Dao Sword}}'''<br>{{Wiki|Piracy#Asia|Chinese pirates}} mostly fought with traditional Chinese weapons as dao, {{Wiki|jian}}, {{Wiki|Qiang (spear)|qiang}} and {{Wiki|Huochong|gun}}. | | ACP Dao Sword.png|'''[[Dao|Dao Sword]]'''<br>{{Wiki|Piracy#Asia|Chinese pirates}} mostly fought with traditional Chinese weapons as dao, [[jian]], {{Wiki|Qiang (spear)|qiang}} and {{Wiki|Huochong|gun}}. |
| ACP Traditional Clothes.png|'''{{Wiki|Hanfu|Traditional Clothes}}'''<br>This kind of clothes was worn by most people and pirates themselves at this period. | | ACP Traditional Clothes.png|'''{{Wiki|Hanfu|Traditional Clothes}}'''<br>This kind of clothes was worn by most people and pirates themselves at this period. |
| ACP Dragon Seal.png|'''Dragon {{Wiki|Seal (East Asia)#Chinese usage|Seal}}'''<br>Ivory dragon seal with carved decoration, dated from pirates' age. | | ACP Dragon Seal.png|'''Dragon {{Wiki|Seal (East Asia)#Chinese usage|Seal}}'''<br>Ivory dragon seal with carved decoration, dated from pirates' age. |
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| [[Category:Alonzo Batilla's collections]] | | [[Category:Alonzo Batilla's collections]] |
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