Ancient Roman Shipwreck off Sicily Unveils Massive Amphora Hoard
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Divers off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, uncovered a Roman-era shipwreck dating to the 2nd or 1st century BC, containing hundreds of clay jars (amphorae) used for goods like wine and olive oil; the find spans roughly 70 feet long by 20 feet wide and over 6 feet tall, and authorities call it one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years.
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