Posted on 06/28/2019 2:33:26 PM PDT by Red Badger
Archaeologists have discovered the wreck of a Roman-era ship off the east coast of Cyprus.
In a statement, Cyprus’ Department of Antiquities explained that the wreck is the first undisturbed Roman shipwreck found in the Mediterranean island nation’s waters. The ship is loaded with amphorae, or large ancient jars, which are likely from Syria and ancient Cilicia on modern-day Turkey's southeastern coast.
Analysis of the shipwreck will shed new light on seaborne trade between Cyprus and the rest of the Roman provinces of the eastern Mediterranean, officials explained in the statement.
The wreck was found near the resort town of Protaras by a pair of volunteer divers with the University of Cyprus' archaeological research unit.
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PinGGG!..................
Note the LION FISH....................
Two of ‘em ...
They are edible..............
I did not know that.
Very cool!
Interesting. Lots of info will surface as they evaluate and assess it.
Maybe its a remnant of the Kings Landing navy when Daennarys dragon wiped out the Iron fleet!
Nice area Spent several summer holidays there.
Did it have a good buffet?
Not only that it is one of the best tasting fish out of the ocean.
Protaras is in the Greek (unoccupied) part of Cyprus. I guess the University of Cyprus wouldn’t be able to do archaeology there otherwise.
Still waiting for a Palestinian shipwreck to be found. The Palis were the first to trade with China and to sail to the New World.
Lionfish come with a warning label - In humans, Lionfish venom can cause systemic effects such as extreme pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, breathing difficulties, convulsions, dizziness, redness on the affected area, headache, numbness, paresthesia (pins and needles), heartburn, diarrhea, and sweating. Rarely, such stings can cause temporary paralysis of the limbs, heart failure, and even death. Fatalities are common in very young children, the elderly, those with a weak immune system, or those who are allergic to their venom.
Pass on the fish dinner; I’ll get a FIVE GUYS Burger instead.
And they take a back seat to the Irukandji.
Yes they do!
Copper oxhides from the great lakes?
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