Off the coast of Italy, divers made an incredible discovery: wreckage of an old ship Roman, over 2,000 years old, have been identified in the port of Civitavecchia, 80 kilometers northwest of Rome.
Dating back to the 1st or 2nd century BC. C., the freighter is full of amphorae, Roman terracotta jars used to store and transport products from that era.
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Surprisingly, the amphoras were found practically intact, as if time had frozen. The art division of the Italian security force released a statement highlighting the importance of such a discovery.
Although it is still not known for sure what the purpose of the amphoras on board was, it is common that they were used to transporting goods such as olive oil, wine and fish sauce, products widely traded in the ancient Mediterranean world Eastern.
This historic find is an important example of the dangers faced by ancient ships in their attempt to reach the coast and witness the ancient maritime trade routes.
The police responsible for the discovery highlighted the importance of this event, noting that the location of sunken ships is not as unusual as it seems.
In 2018, a Greek merchant vessel over 2,400 years old was found off the Bulgarian coast, later becoming known as the oldest intact shipwreck in the world.
In addition to this one, dozens of other shipwrecks dating from the Greek, Roman and Byzantine eras have already been found in the Aegean Sea at the same time.
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Over the years, several episodes of shipwrecks have been discovered long after they have sunk. These incredible historical events allow us to delve into the past and unravel fascinating episodes from antiquity.
A notable example is the ship Vasa, an imposing Swedish warship that sank in 1628 and was rescued almost 333 years later, in 1961.
Shipwrecked ships rise from the depths of the ocean to reveal to us secrets of the past and transport us to a lost age. Each discovery is a window into history and an opportunity to learn more about the adventures and tragedies that took place on the high seas.