Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old. The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers, which were used to transport goods such as wine and olive oil. Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli hailed the wreck as “one of […]
Italian divers have unearthed an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, estimated to be over 2,000 years old. The vessel, discovered by specialist police divers at a depth of 46 meters, is believed to have been laden with hundreds of well-preserved containers, most likely used to transport goods such as wine and olive oil.
Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli described the wreck as "one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years." Reports indicate the ship measures 21 meters in length and 6 meters in width. The culture ministry dates the wreckage from the second or first century BC. Fisherman Giacomo De Mola stumbled upon the historic artifact while scanning the seabed near Mazara del Vallo, noting the presence of hundreds of amphorae – large ceramic jars used in ancient times to store goods.
The discovery has been hailed as a remarkable piece of history, with marine life continuing to inhabit the site centuries later.
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