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"Lost City's Sunken Secrets: Ancient Building and Treasures Unearthed in Greece's Depths"

Archaeologists exploring the sunken city of Salamis off the coast of Greece have discovered a partially submerged building believed to be a massive public building from the 4th century B.C. The underwater excavation project also uncovered a variety of marble treasures, including bronze coins, vases, and fragments of ceramic pieces dating back to the Classical-Hellenistic period. The findings provide valuable insights into the topography and residential organization of the ancient city, shedding light on its historical significance.

via CBS News|

#ancient-city #archaeology #greece

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"Spanish Warship's Secrets Revealed: 1810 Sinking Unveiled in Excellent State"

The Spanish Federation of Underwater Activities is conducting an investigation into the Santa María Magdalena, a Spanish warship that sank in 1810 during a storm, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of sailors and soldiers. The ongoing excavation has revealed well-preserved structural details, including 86 square feet of undamaged lining boards along the frigate's bilge. The ship is considered unique and in an exceptional state of conservation. Researchers are working underwater to clear sand and sediment from the ship, uncovering ballasts, ammunition, and other artifacts. The discoveries are shedding light on Spain's naval history and paying tribute to the bravery of those who perished.

via CBS News|

#archaeology #maritime-tragedy #preservation

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Rare 1,800-year-old Precious Cargo Found in Mediterranean Shipwreck

A recreational sea swimmer discovered a 1,800-year-old treasure trove of marble columns off the shore of Beit Yanai, Israel. The columns are part of 44 tons of marble blocks that appear to be from the wreck of a ship that was on its way to a Roman port. The oldest of its kind known in the Eastern Mediterranean, the cargo includes decorated Corinthian capitals, partially carved capitals, and a huge 6-meter marble architrave. The Israel Antiquities Authority will launch an undersea excavation next week to discover waterlogged wood from under the massive marble blocks or a nearby underwater sand dune that may have buried and preserved parts of the ship.

via The Times of Israel|

#archaeology #marble #mediterranean