"Rare Marble Artifacts Found in 1,800-Year-Old Shipwreck off Israel"
A diver off the coast of Israel discovered an 1,800-year-old shipwreck with rare marble artifacts, including Corinthian column heads and a huge marble architrave. The artifacts are the oldest sea cargo of its kind known in the Eastern Mediterranean and were likely destined for a public building such as a temple or theatre. The items were partially worked, indicating they were transported in a partially carved form and finished at the destination. The artifacts likely came from the Aegean or Black Sea regions in Turkey or Greece. The discovery has helped resolve a major debate among experts about the origin of architectural elements.