Evidence of what may be world’s oldest shipwreck found in underwater excavations off Turkish isle
Summary
Amphorae found during the excavations date back to the Bronze Age, approximately 4,400 to 4,700 years ago, shedding light on ancient maritime trade along the coasts of Anatolia.
Description from The Jerusalem Post.
Who is covering this
-
Evidence of what may be world’s oldest shipwreck found in underwater excavations off Turkish isle
Amphorae found during the excavations date back to the Bronze Age, approximately 4,400 to 4,700 years ago, shedding light on ancient maritime trade along the coasts of Anatolia.
Related stories
Bronze Age sword discovered in an Italian lake is still sharp after 3,300 years
2 sourcesvia LiveTruth score 55
Ancient copper mine hints that Iberia played an important role in Bronze Age trade networks
1 sourcevia PhysTruth score 38
Dog’s paw print found in a 3,700-year-old brick
1 sourcevia PopsciTruth score 38