Ancient Roman Shipwreck with 500 Amphorae Discovered Off Sicily
Divers off the coast of Sicily have discovered a remarkably well-preserved ancient Roman shipwreck, estimated to be over 2,100 years old. The wreck contains approximately 500 amphorae, primarily filled with wine, making it one of the most significant archaeological finds in recent years.
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Excellent (92/100)Sources
Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily
Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’ A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying about 500 amphorae has been discovered 3 miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo in Sicily. Italy’s cultural heritage police, the Carabinieri, investigated the wreck with the help of divers and underwater cameras after receiving a tip-off from fishermen. The vessel was found at a depth of about 46 metres (151ft) and was carryi...
By Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo and agencies
Read full article →Ancient Roman shipwreck believed more than 2,000 years old discovered off Sicily coast
The ship was found still full of well-preserved vessels used to transport ancient wine
By James C. Reynolds
Read full article →‘It wasn't a rock’: Roman shipwreck over 2,000 years old discovered off Sicily
<img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133092232.cms" />
By TOI World Desk
Read full article →‘Most incredible discovery of my life’ – Roman shipwreck believed to be more than 2,000 years old found off Sicily
Specialist divers found the wreckage about 46m under the surface after a tip-off from local fishermen
By James C. Reynolds
Read full article →Wreck of Ancient Roman ship found off Sicily
(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 10 - The wreck of an ancient Roman ship thought to date back to between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC has been discovered approximately three miles off the coast of Sicilian city of Mazara del Vallo, at a depth of 46 meters, the Carabinieri police's heritage unit has announced The wreck contains hundreds of amphorae, mostly of the Dressel 1A type. "This is one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years," said Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli...
By ANSA
Read full article →
