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Ancient Mediterranean shipwreck and site discoveries
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Ancient Mediterranean shipwreck and site discoveries
Recent archaeological discoveries in the Mediterranean have revealed two several significant ancient shipwrecks. 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). The discovery was initiated after local fishermen, including world champion spearfisher feet) by fisherman Giacomo de Mola, reported the site to authorities. Mola and diver Igor Bisulli. The wreck contains hundreds of intact Dressel 1A amphorae, which were used to transport 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 authorities confirmed the wreckage dates back to the first or second century B.C. Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli described the find as ‘one of the most significant underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years.’ The Carabinieri Command for Additionally, researchers in Santa Marinella, near Rome, identified a 2,300-year-old Etruscan landing site located just 1.5 meters below the Protection water surface. The structure consists of Cultural Heritage is currently using divers organized stone blocks forming a protected basin with quays and underwater cameras to study moles. If confirmed, it would be the site and map ancient Mediterranean trade routes. oldest known landing structure directly associated with an Etruscan temple, specifically the sanctuary of Minerva at Punta della Vipera.
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