A 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck, laden with hundreds of amphorae, has been discovered off Mazara del Vallo, Italy, hailed as one of the most significant underwater archaeological finds in recent years.
Divers have discovered a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck containing hundreds of amphorae 46 meters underwater off the coast of Mazaro del Vallo in western Sicily, following a tip-off from local fishermen.
Italian divers discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck dating to the 2nd or 1st Century BC off the coast of Sicily, carrying hundreds of well-preserved amphorae for transporting wine and olive oil.
A 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered off Croatia's coast reveals how ancient shipbuilders used pitch and beeswax coatings to protect vessels. The Ilovik–Paržine 1 wreck shows evidence of 4-5 repair coats and provides insights into Roman maritime trade technology, with pollen analysis revealing the ship was serviced at multiple Adriatic locations.
