Shipwreck graveyard dating back 2,600 years discovered off ancient island

Shipwreck graveyard dating back 2,600 years discovered off ancient island

A diver photographs a prehistoric anchor of the island of Karpathos in Greece (Picture: S. Apostolopoulos/Greek Ministry of Culture/Cover Media) Archaeologists have discovered a ‘shipwreck graveyard’ dating back more than 2,600 years off the coast of an ancient Greek island. Karpathos, which was referenced in texts by Homer and later inspired the science fiction writer Jules Verne, has long been associated with maritime exploration. Over the las…

Archaeologists uncover ancient shipwreck graveyard off Karpathos in Greece

Archaeologists have uncovered a ‘shipwreck graveyard’ off Karpathos, Greece, dating over 2,600 years. Recent dives revealed five shipwrecks, including four ancient ones, alongside numerous amphorae and Byzantine anchors. Further research into this significant site is underway.