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archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Discovery of Ancient Roman Shipwreck Unveils 2,000-Year-Old Secrets"

The wreckage of a 2,000-year-old Roman ship has been discovered off the coast of Italy near the port of Civitavecchia. The cargo ship, estimated to be over 20 meters long, was found laden with intact Roman terracotta jars known as amphorae. The discovery, made by the Carabinieri police's art squad using a remotely operated robot, provides valuable insight into ancient maritime trading routes. It is yet to be determined if experts will attempt to recover the ship and its cargo from the sea floor.

via BBC|

#amphorae #ancient-artifacts #archaeology

archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

Ancient Roman Cargo Ship Discovered Near Rome's Coast

The wreck of an ancient Roman cargo ship, estimated to be over 2,000 years old, has been discovered off the coast near Rome. The ship, believed to be from the 1st or 2nd century BC, was found at a depth of about 160 meters and was carrying hundreds of intact amphorae. The discovery provides valuable insights into ancient maritime trading routes. It remains uncertain whether any attempts will be made to recover the ship and its cargo.

via Reuters|

#ancient-rome #archaeology #cargo-ship