Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily
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A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck containing approximately 500 amphorae has been discovered three miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. The site was identified and is being managed by Italy’s cultural heritage police, the Carabinieri.
Government officials, including Italy’s culture minister, have characterized the find as one of the most significant underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years. The vessel and its cargo provide new insight into ancient maritime history.
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The Guardian World (GB)Focuses on the specific archaeological details and scale of the find
BBC World (GB)Highlights official government reaction and the significance of the discovery
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