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Discovery of a Roman Shipwreck off Sicily

Italian divers have discovered an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Sicily containing 500 amphorae in good condition.

Discovery of a Roman Shipwreck off Sicily
Photo: boellstiftung · Openverse · BY-SA

Off the coast of Sicily, Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck. The discovery occurred at a depth of 46 meters, and the wreck is filled to the brim with hundreds of amphorae.

According to reports, the shipwreck is at least 2,100 years old. Local fishermen, who had previously drawn attention to the wreck, provided the information regarding its location.

A special police unit conducted diving operations and confirmed the find of the preserved ship and its valuable cargo. The condition of the amphorae is considered remarkably good.

Discovery of a Roman Shipwreck off Sicily
Photo: Courtesy of NOAA/Institute for Exploration/University of Rhode Island (NOAA/IFE/URI). · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has described the find as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in recent years, underscoring the importance of the discovery.

The significance of this find for archaeological science is being discussed by various experts. Further investigations of the wreck and the amphorae are currently planned to gather more information about ancient trade and maritime activities.