Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
5 sources·Updated August 10, 2026

Roman shipwreck Sicily
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- DW News EN·2h agoDivers in Italy find ancient Roman shipwreck, amphorae off coast of Sicily believed to be 2,100 years old
The wreck is believed to be more than 2,000 years old. Italy's culture minister says it is "one of the most important underwater archaeological" finds in years.
Read at DW News EN → - Independent Science·8h agoAncient Roman shipwreck believed more than 2,000 years old discovered off Sicily coast
The ship was found still full of well-preserved vessels used to transport ancient wine
Read at Independent Science → - The Journal·13h agoDivers find 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck off coast of Sicily
The ocean floor was piled high with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae, which were likely used to transport wine.
Read at The Journal → - BBC World·14h agoAncient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
Read at BBC World → - CBS News Top·16h ago2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered off coast of Sicily
The discovery was made by an underwater fisherman who described it as the "most incredible" in his life.
Read at CBS News Top →




