A Ship Carrying Stacks of Ancient Dishware Sank Off the Coast of Turkey 2,100 Years Ago. Its Ceramic Cargo Is Still Remarkably Intact
The cargo was packed in clay and wooden crates, which helped preserve 6,511 ceramic pieces for more than 2,000 years.
- An Akdeniz University team recently recovered 6,511 ancient ceramic plates, bowls, and trays from a shipwreck off the Turkish coast near Adrasan. These 2,100-year-old artifacts were retrieved from depths of up to 180 feet using underwater robots.
- Researchers determined the ship originated in the port of Rhosus—modern-day Arsuz—and was likely bound for Rome when it struck hidden shoals during a storm. The vessel sank in the Mediterranean Sea, leaving its luxury cargo undisturbed for centuries.
- Clay packing inside wooden crates effectively preserved the items, which include 122 distinct forms and sizes. The collection has since been transferred to the Antalya Museum, located about 55 miles from the original discovery site.
- The craftsmanship was so notable that the Roman statesman Cicero referenced the city's 'fine pottery' in a 50 B.C.E. letter. Archaeologists consider the wreck a rare find, as the cargo consists of a clearly defined class of ceramic artifacts.
- Led by underwater archaeologist Hakan Öniz, the team continues to excavate the site discovered during a 2023 survey. This ongoing work offers insights into maritime trade networks that connected Anatolia to the broader Roman Empire.
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A 2,100-year-old shipwreck has been discovered during underwater excavations off the coast of Turkey. Thousands of luxurious ceramic vessels, manufactured by Rossus and mentioned in the letters of the ancient Roman statesman Cicero, were recovered from the wreck at a depth of 42 meters.
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Divers discover ancient treasures in shipwreck linked to Roman leader who influenced American history
A 2,100-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Turkey has revealed thousands of luxury dishes once prized by Cicero, the famed Roman statesman whose writings later influenced America's Founding Fathers.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 2,100-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Turkey has revealed thousands of luxury dishes of a type once prized by Cicero, the famed Roman statesman whose writings later influenced America’s Founding Fathers — with an expert calling the find “quite rare.” The recovery was recently announced by [...]
Divers uncover ancient treasures linked to Roman giant who helped shape American history
A classics professor weighed in on a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck off Turkey that yielded luxury ceramics linked to Cicero, with ancient coins helping researchers date the find.
The ship was allegedly set off from the ancient settlement of Roussos and was headed to Rome - Why the cargo was found in very good condition and its connection to the Roman orator Cicero
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