By Sheetal Kumari | October 14, 2024
The Marsala Punic shipwreck, dating back 2,300 years, was discovered near Sicily. Built by Carthaginians, it measured 115 feet and revealed few artifacts like a spearhead.
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A fourth-century Roman troop transport ship, made of oak, was discovered in Germany and is displayed at the Museum of Ancient Seafaring in Mainz.
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The Nemi ships, built by Emperor Caligula, remain a mystery. Their remains, once found in Lake Nemi, were destroyed during World War II.
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A 2,000-year-old boat from Jesus’ era, discovered near the Sea of Galilee, offers insight into the vessels used during that time.
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The 2,000-year-old Chiessi shipwreck off Elba’s coast carried 5,000–7,000 amphorae, mainly containing salted fish products and some olive oil, likely from Spain.
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The 2,100-year-old Mahdia shipwreck off Tunisia held bronze sculptures, marble columns, bronze beds, and a stela depicting Dionysus, found by fishermen in 1907.
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The 3,300-year-old Uluburun shipwreck near Turkey contained copper and tin ingots, gold jewellery, ivory containers, weapons, musical instruments, and semi-precious stones like carnelian and agate.
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The 2,300-year-old Kyrenia shipwreck near Cyprus carried 500 amphoras, 27 ballast stones, and had a lead-covered hull to protect against marine life.
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Discovered in 1995 near Mazarron, Spain, the 2,700-year-old shipwreck carried lead ingots, an amphora, a hand grinder, and one of the earliest known constructed anchors.
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A 1,700-year-old Roman shipwreck off Caesarea, Israel, contains hundreds of silver and bronze coins, statues, and figurines, likely wrecked during a storm.
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