Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’ A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying about 500 amphorae has been discovered 3 miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo in Sicily. Italy’s cultural…

Italy's Carabinieri cultural protection unit has discovered the wreck of a Roman ship off Sicily. Divers found hundreds of amphorae and parts of anchors inside the vessel, which was located about 3 miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo. Sicily, colonised by the ancient Greeks…

Specialist divers found the wreckage about 46m under the surface after a tip-off from local fishermen

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.

The ship was found still full of well-preserved vessels used to transport ancient wine

The ocean floor was piled high with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae, which were likely used to transport wine.

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

The discovery was made by an underwater fisherman who described it as the "most incredible" in his life.