Archaeological discoveries found off the coasts of Mazara del Vallo and Santa Marinella

Significant underwater archaeological discoveries have been made off the coasts of Italy. Near Mazara del Vallo, a Roman shipwreck dating between the 2nd and 1st century BCE was located at a depth of 46 meters. The site contains hundreds of amphorae, primarily of the Dressel 1A type, along with two lead anchors and other similar structures. Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli described it as one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in recent years.

In Santa Marinella, near Rome, researchers identified a 2,300-year-old Etruscan landing site. Located just 1.5 meters below the water surface, the structure consists of organized stone blocks forming a protected basin with quays and moles. If confirmed, this would be the oldest known landing structure directly associated with an Etruscan temple, specifically the sanctuary of Minerva at Punta della Vipera, founded in the 6th century BCE.