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Archaeologists have discovered what could be the world's oldest shipwreck, resting on the Mediterranean seabed with its cargo perfectly preserved after nearly 5,000 years. The Bronze Age vessel offers an unprecedented window into ancient maritime trade and human ingenuity.
Divers have discovered a 2,400-year-old merchant ship carrying hundreds of clay vessels off the coast of Andros, Greece. The wreck offers a stunning window into how ancient traders moved goods across the Mediterranean.
A Roman anchor buried under sand in the North Sea for nearly 2,000 years has stunned archaeologists with its remarkable preservation. The rare wooden and iron anchor reveals ancient trade routes were far busier than previously known.
A maritime archaeology student has discovered his second 900-year-old Crusader sword while diving off Israel's coast, just years after finding the first one in nearly the same location. The extraordinary double discovery is helping researchers understand medieval warfare and ancient sea routes.
Financial police officers stumbled upon a 1,600-year-old Roman merchant ship loaded with ancient fish sauce jars while patrolling Italy's coast. The discovery, kept secret for months to prevent looting, offers a rare glimpse into Roman trade routes that once connected empires.
Italian authorities discovered a 1,700-year-old merchant ship carrying fish sauce during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. They're keeping the location secret to protect this time capsule from looters.
Archaeologists discovered a massive 600-year-old merchant ship off Denmark, the largest cog ever found. The wreck reveals how medieval trade networks revolutionized daily life across Northern Europe.
