An underwater excavation of a 2,500-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sicily has unveiled prehistoric tools and anchors, providing evidence of the trade between Italy and Greece. The shipwreck, believed to date back to the fifth or sixth century B.C., was discovered near Ragusa, a city in southeast Sicily, Italy. The Superintendence of the Sea (SopMare), a Sicilian governmental organization responsible for protecting ancient artifacts in sea w…

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An underwater archaeologist documents a 2,500-year-old shipwreck discovered off the southern tip of Sicily. UDINE, ITALY—A shipwreck dating to the sixth or fifth century b.c. has been discovered near Sicily along with a collection of ancient anchors, according to a report from CBS News. The wreck was found buried under sand and rock 20 feet underwater off Santa Maria del Focallo, at the southern tip of the island. The excavation was carried out …

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Prehistoric tools and ancient anchors were recently discovered during an underwater excavation of a 2,500-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sicily. The Superintendence of the Sea (SopMare), a Sicilian governmental organization responsible for protecting ancient artifacts in sea waters, announced the discovery Dec. 9. The shipwreck, which dates back to the fifth- or sixth-century B.C., was found near Ragusa, a city in southeast Sicily. The exca…

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Divers uncover mysterious 2,500-year-old shipwreck, filled with unusual artifacts, off coast of Sicily

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Divers uncover mysterious 2,500-year-old shipwreck, filled with unusual artifacts, off coast of Sicily – Democratic Accent

Archaeologists uncover ancient tools and anchors in a centuries-old shipwreck near Sicily, shedding light on early Mediterranean trade and craftsmanship. Key Facts: – The shipwreck, dating back approximately 2,500 years, was discovered off the coast of southeast Sicily near Ragusa.
– Excavation was led by the University of Udine and Sicily’s Superintendence of the Sea (SopMare), with logistical support from the Italian Coast Guard.
– Researchers…

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2,500 Year Old Shipwreck Filled With Unusual Ancient Artifacts Discovered Off The Coast of Sicily

Prehistoric tools and ancient anchors were recently discovered during an underwater excavation of a 2,500-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sicily.The Superintendence of the Sea (SopMare), a Sicilian governmental organization responsible for protecting ancient artifacts in sea waters, announced the discovery Dec. 9. The shipwreck, which dates back to the fifth- or sixth-century B.C., was found near Ragusa, a city in southeast Sicily.The excava…

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