Ancient Roman shipwreck uncovered off Sicily reveals ancient trade routes
Divers off Sicily uncovered a Roman-era shipwreck dating to the 1st–2nd century BC, containing hundreds of amphorae and other artifacts that could illuminate ancient Mediterranean trade routes. The discovery sits about 3 miles off Sicily’s western coast at roughly 150 feet deep and is being documented and protected as researchers study its historical context, with officials calling it a major underwater archaeological find.
