Archaeologists recently embarked on an underwater expedition in the Mediterranean Sea to explore a shipwreck site over 2,000 years old and found some interesting items. The Antikythera shipwreck, located in the Aegean Sea near Greece, was the focus of this dive, as announced in a press release by the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece (ESAG) on Monday. According to , divers uncovered "hidden treasures" at the site, including around 300 objects.
These finds included 21 marble fragments, numerous structural elements of the ship's hull, and over 200 ceramic shards. The Antikythera shipwreck site, originally discovered in 1900, has yielded numerous marble statues over the years. In an interview with Fox News Digital, University of Geneva professor Lorenz E.
Baumer described the Antikythera shipwreck as "a unique shipwreck from antiquity." He explained that the ship sank between 80 and 60 B.C.
, and is considered "the richest ancient trade ship ever discovered in the Eastern Mediterranean." The vessel originated from the Eastern Mediterranean and was likely en route to Rome. ALSO SEE: Professor Baumer emphasised the significance of the shipwreck, stating that it provides valuable insights into market and sea cargo practices during the 1st century B.
C. Additionally, a second shipwreck was discovered approximately 650 feet away, and archaeologists are investigating whether the two ships were traveling together. "With the wooden parts that we found, we hope to determine when and po.
