Preserved shipwreck contains 2,000-year-old ceramic treasures

Preserved shipwreck contains 2,000-year-old ceramic treasures

A recently discovered shipwreck off the coast of Adrasan, Turkey, has yielded a collection of ceramic treasures dating to the Late Hellenistic–Early Roman period. Located at a depth of up to 46 metres, the vessel was found to contain a large cargo of ceramics items still perfectly stacked in their original position, including bowls, plates, and pots. According to Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the ceramic items were coated in raw cla…

Hundreds of Ancient Ceramic Artifacts Found During Excavation of Preserved Shipwreck in Turkey

Hundreds of ancient ceramics “perfectly stacked in their original position” have been found in a shipwreck off the coast of Turkey. The ceramic plates, trays, and bowls date back to the Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Period and were found off the coast of Adrasan in the Kumluca district of Antalya. The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, also visited the underwater archaeology site. In a press statement after the dive, Ersoy sa…

2,000-year-old shipwreck discovered off Turkish coast with remarkably preserved stacked ceramics

A recently discovered ancient shipwreck off the Turkish coast at Adrasan is allowing archaeologists a stunning glimpse into ancient maritime trade and ceramic production over two millennia ago. Resting between 120 to 150 feet (around 46 meters) deep, the shipwreck has been dated to the Late Hellenistic–Early Roman period and contains a pristine cargo of […]