Ancient Roman Shipwreck Found off Mallorca to Be Raised After 1,700 Years

Ancient Roman Shipwreck Found off Mallorca to Be Raised After 1,700 Years

Underwater excavation of Ses Fontanelles shipwreck. Credit: J. Rodríguez / CC BY 4.0 Mallorca’s popular Playa de Palma has revealed an unexpected chapter of history. Just two meters (6.5 feet) below the beach, archaeologists confirmed the presence of an ancient Roman shipwreck found off Mallorca, almost fully preserved after 1,700 years under the sand. The 4th-century merchant vessel still holds more than 300 amphorae packed with oil, wine and g…