Ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily yields underwater amphora hoard
TL;DR
A Roman shipwreck believed to date from the first or second century BC was found about three miles off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, revealing hundreds of intact amphorae—likely used for wine, olive oil, or grain—along with two large lead anchor stocks and a lead pipe. Italian authorities called it one of the most significant underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years, describing the site as an underwater museum.
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