"Seafloor Relics Unveil Potential Game-Changing Discovery"

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"Seafloor Relics Unveil Potential Game-Changing Discovery"
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Ancient artifacts carved from volcanic glass, believed to have fallen to the seafloor during the Stone Age, have been discovered off the coast of Italy near Capri's Blue Grotto. The artifacts, including a significant find of an obsidian object with cut marks and carvings, provide evidence of human modification. Researchers hope to uncover the remains of a Neolithic-era shipwreck in the area, which would be a groundbreaking discovery as no Neolithic hull has been found in Mediterranean waters before. The obsidian's presence is not surprising given the volcanic nature of the region, with Mount Vesuvius looming over the Gulf of Naples.

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