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Ancient Mediterranean shipwreck and site discoveries

Overview

Recent archaeological discoveries in the Mediterranean have revealed several significant ancient sites.

In Greece, authorities identified a merchant vessel off the coast of Andros dating to the late fifth or early fourth century B.C. Located at depths between 122 and 144 feet, the wreck contains approximately 600 to 650 amphoras of at least three different types, likely used for transporting wine or olive oil. The Hellenic Ministry of Culture expects the find to enhance the understanding of maritime trade and navigation during the late Classical period.

In Italy, a roughly 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck was located near Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. The vessel, measuring approximately 21 meters in length and 6 meters in width, was found at a depth of about 46 meters (150 feet) by fisherman Giacomo de Mola and diver Igor Bisulli. The wreck contains hundreds of intact Dressel 1A amphorae, used for transporting goods such as grain, oil, and wine. Divers also identified two large lead anchor stocks and a lead pipe scattered across a seabed area measuring roughly 6 feet by 70 feet. Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli described the find as ‘one of the most significant underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years.’

Additionally, researchers in Santa Marinella, near Rome, 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, it would be the oldest known landing structure directly associated with an Etruscan temple, specifically the sanctuary of Minerva at Punta della Vipera.

Entities

Mazara del Vallo · Ministry of Culture · Carabinieri · Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities · Giacomo De Mola

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Archaeological discoveries found off the coasts of Mazara del Vallo and Santa Marinella

    Archaeologists have discovered a Roman shipwreck near Mazara del Vallo and a 2,300-year-old Etruscan port structure in Santa Marinella, Italy.

  2. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Roman shipwreck discovered off the coast of Sicily

    A 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck containing hundreds of intact clay amphorae has been discovered off the coast of Sicily, Italy.

  3. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Roman shipwreck discovered off the coast of Sicily

    A 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck containing hundreds of amphorae has been discovered off the coast of Sicily near Mazara del Vallo.

  4. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Ancient shipwreck discovered off Andros, Greece

    Archaeologists have discovered an ancient merchant shipwreck off the Greek island of Andros, containing 600 to 650 amphoras dating back to the late fifth or early fourth century B.C.

Sources

archaeology.org · corrierenazionale.net · dv.is · europesays.com · ferlir.is · futurezone.de · midjan.is · napolike.it · nypost.com · ot.gr · stilearte.it · xray-mag.com

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