Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck Found Intact with Tableware

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Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck Found Intact with Tableware
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Divers in Antalya, Turkey, discovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck containing well-preserved Eastern Sigillata A ceramic tableware, providing valuable insights into ancient trade, daily life, and ship cargo practices during the Late Hellenistic to Early Roman period. The cargo's standardized forms and preservation offer detailed data for archaeological research and museum displays, highlighting the significance of maritime heritage in the eastern Mediterranean.

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