US EditionWreck of Ancient Roman Ship Found Off Coast of Puglia
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In southern Italy, forces accidentally encounter a Roman cargo ship on the seabed. The discovery must be kept secret for more than half a year. Scientists are particularly interested in the content of the loaded amphorae.
An exceptionally well-preserved shipwreck in Italy offers a new opportunity to study Roman trade and life.
The ship, dating from the late imperial period, carried delicacies in amphorae.
In fact, it was only a routine ride by the financial police off the southern Italian coast, but it quickly became an archaeological expedition. Police divers made a surprising discovery on the seabed – with just as surprising content. The Italian financial police patrolled off the coast of Gallipoli in southern Italy last June and accidentally found a shipwreck. The forces had noticed something unusual on the sea floor, police divers then went i…
In southern Italy, forces happen to encounter a Roman cargo ship on the seabed. The discovery must be kept secret for more than half a year – out of concern for looting.
The discovery, which has been kept secret to avoid spoils, allows us to study the commercial routes and maritime transport of the time.
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