Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italian divers have located an ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily, dating to the first or second century BC. The wreck, measuring about 21 meters long, contained hundreds of well‑preserved amphorae that likely held wine and olive oil. Authorities plan to protect the site while further investigation proceeds.
- ▪The shipwreck was found at a depth of roughly 46 meters near Mazara del Vallo, after a fisherman reported an unusual object on his scanner.
- ▪The vessel measures about 21 meters in length and six meters in width, and is loaded with hundreds of ceramic amphorae.
- ▪Italy's Culture Minister described the discovery as one of the most important recent underwater archaeological finds.
- ▪Specialist divers from the Carabinieri Art Squad will secure the site while researchers study the cargo and the ship's construction.
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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coastImage source, Carabinieri via AFPImage caption, The wreckage was found piled high with hundreds of jars used to transport goodsByIan Aikman and Mimi Swaby, Global affairs reporterPublished2 minutes agoItalian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old.The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers, which were used to transport goods such as wine and olive oil. Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli hailed the wreck as "one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years".Specialist police divers found the ship around 46m deep, after a tip-off from fishermen.
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