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Italian divers have found a shipwreck from the Roman Empire on the seabed off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than two thousand years old. Hundreds of well-preserved amphorae were found at the site, which were used to transport various goods in ancient times, including wine and olive oil.<\/p>\n
The shipwreck was found near the town of Mazara del Vallo, at a depth of about 46 meters. According to initial estimates, it dates back to the second and first century BC.<\/p>\n
The Italian Ministry of Culture announced that several hundred amphorae, mostly of the Dressel 1A type, were found among the remains of the ship. Parts of lead anchors were also found.<\/p>\n
Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli described the discovery as one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in recent years.<\/p>\n
“A historical treasure is re-emerging from the Mediterranean,” the Ministry of Culture announced.<\/p>\n
According to local media reported by the BBC, the wreck is about 21 meters long and about six meters wide. things.<\/p>\n
The discovery was made by chance. Fisherman and free diver, Giacomo De Mola, was exploring the seabed when he spotted an object on his scanner that at first appeared to be a large rock.<\/p>\n
When he got closer, he realized that there was no rock underneath, but the remains of an ancient ship.<\/p>\n
Among the remains, he saw a large number of amphorae, long ceramic vessels used in ancient times for storage and transportation. goods, such as wine, oil and grain.<\/p>\n
De Mola posted a video of the site on social media, where you can see fish, eels and numerous other sea creatures that have been placed among the ancient vessels.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is, without a doubt, the most incredible discovery of my life,\u201d said De Mola, adding that it is difficult to describe the feeling of being among the first people to see the remains of a ship again after almost 20 centuries.<\/p>\n
“This time we didn’t just find a wreck, but a part of our history”, he said.<\/p>\n
After the discovery, Carabinieri divers were sent to the site, as well as experts responsible for the protection of Italian cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
Research will continue to document the remains of the ship in more detail, to determine its origin and to reconstruct the context in which it sank. At the same time, the authorities will work to protect the site.<\/p>\n
The Italian Ministry of Culture states that such finds provide valuable information on the movement of people and goods in the ancient Mediterranean, which for centuries was one of the main areas of trade and exchange between different civilizations. \/tesheshi.com\/<\/p>\n
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