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Ancient Roman Shipwreck with Hundreds of Amphorae Discovered Off Sicily
Divers off the coast of Sicily have discovered a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck laden with hundreds of amphorae. The remarkably preserved vessel offers a significant archaeological find.
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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
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Divers in Italy find ancient Roman shipwreck, amphorae off coast of Sicily believed to be 2,100 years old
The wreck is believed to be more than 2,000 years old. Italy's culture minister says it is "one of the most important underwater archaeological" finds in years.
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Divers find 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck off coast of Sicily
The ocean floor was piled high with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae, which were likely used to transport wine.
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