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archaeology3 months ago

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

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.

via Earth.com|
#antalya#archaeology#eastern-sigillata-a
archaeology3 months ago

Ancient Egyptian Harbor Discovery Brings Clues Closer to Cleopatra's Lost Tomb

Archaeologists have discovered a sunken ancient Egyptian port near Taposiris Magna, which may be connected to Cleopatra's tomb, a long-standing mystery. The site includes submerged shoreline, tunnels, and artifacts dating to the Ptolemaic period, supporting the theory that Cleopatra's final resting place might be there, rather than in Alexandria's Royal Quarters.

via CBS News|
#ancient-harbor#archaeology#cleopatra
archaeology3 months ago

Underwater Port Discovery Sparks Hope of Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb

Archaeologists have discovered a submerged ancient port near Taposiris Magna in Egypt, which may be linked to Cleopatra's final resting place, supporting theories that her tomb is located nearby. The site includes structures from Cleopatra's era and is part of ongoing efforts to locate her tomb, with findings featured in a National Geographic special.

via HeritageDaily|
#ancient-egypt#archaeology#cleopatra
world4 months ago

Ancient Artifacts from Sunken City Off Alexandria Recovered

Egyptian authorities recovered artifacts from a sunken city off Alexandria, believed to be part of the ancient seaport Canopus, dating back over 2,000 years. The relics include statues, building remnants, and a merchant ship, and will be displayed in an exhibition at the Alexandria National Museum. Rising sea levels threaten Alexandria's historic sites, with significant portions expected to be submerged by 2050.

via Hyperallergic|
#alexandria#ancient-artifacts#egypt
world6 months ago

US Couple May Face Trial in France Over Stolen Shipwreck Gold

An American novelist and her husband may face trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars stolen from the 18th-century shipwreck Prince de Conty, with prosecutors indicating a likely court case in 2026. The couple denies knowledge of the theft, claiming they believed the gold was legally obtained, but French authorities suspect their involvement in the illicit sale of the treasure.

via The Guardian|
#france-trial#gay-courter#shipwreck-gold
archaeologyexploration1 year ago

"Uncovering the Secrets: The Golden Age of Shipwreck Discoveries"

The increase in shipwreck discoveries is attributed to advancements in technology, making it easier and less expensive to scan the ocean floor, as well as the effects of climate change, which have exposed more wrecks due to intensified storms and beach erosion. The digitization of archives and expanded use of telepresence systems have also contributed to the rise in discoveries. While private treasure hunters still search for sunken treasure, more commercial and research ventures, along with an expanded field of underwater archaeology, have joined in exploring the ocean depths, leading to an increase in shipwreck findings.

via Yahoo News|
#archaeologyexploration#climate-change#deep-sea-exploration
archaeologyhistory1 year ago

"Recovery Approved: $17 Billion Treasure from 18th-Century Spanish Shipwreck Set to Begin"

The Colombian government has approved a plan to recover the San Jose galleon, a 300-year-old sunken Spanish ship filled with billions of dollars worth of treasure, using robots to collect its gold, silver, and emeralds. The ship, owned by the Spanish Crown, sank near Cartagena in 1708 after being pursued by the British Navy. This discovery adds to recent findings of sunken treasures, including a 17th-century cannon off the English coast believed to be from the Merchant Royal, known as the "El Dorado of the seas."

via USA TODAY|
#archaeologyhistory#colombia#san-jose-galleon
historyexploration1 year ago

"New Discovery: The Search for Amelia Earhart's Lost Plane"

A private pilot's sonar image has reignited interest in the disappearance of Amelia Earhart's plane in 1937, with a South Carolina-based sea exploration company, Deep Sea Vision, potentially capturing an outline of her Lockheed 10-E Electra at a depth of 16,000 feet. The next step is to visually confirm the object, but debates arise about its proper handling if found. The potential discovery could shed light on Earhart's fate and aviation history, but questions remain about the legal and preservation aspects of raising the plane from the ocean floor.

via PBS NewsHour|
#amelia-earhart#aviation-mystery#deep-sea-vision