The amphoras were from Rhodes, a Greek island, experts said.Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Posted on 08/27/2023 5:48:47 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
An engineer was conducting a regular survey of the Mediterranean Sea off Egypt's coast when he noticed something in the water.
It turned out to be a 2,300-year-old shipwreck, according to an Aug. 5 news release from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The ancient ship was discovered less than a half-mile off the coast of El-Alamein — which was an important commercial region during the third century BC, Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said in the release. The find gives more insight into Egypt's role as a center for trade, economy and tourism in ancient times.
Archaeologists at the site discovered a number of ancient artifacts in the ruins of the ship, including wood from the boat, hundreds of pieces of pottery, and a number of jars that were imported from Rhodes, a Greek island, officials said.
The Greek jars, also known as amphoras, were used for storing and transporting wine, according to archaeologists. Experts said the ship's contents indicate that it was a merchant ship.
They were found on a sunken island next to the ship, confirming that the wreck probably occurred because it collided with the underwater landmass. Officials said excavations of the ship will continue. El-Alamein is about 170 miles northwest of Cairo. Google Translate and Facebook were used to translate a news release from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
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The amphoras were from Rhodes, a Greek island, experts said.Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Dies wine continue to improve after that many years?
I have a Greek amphora. It is a little different design, but about the same age. It is on a stand in my kitchen window right now.
(The Greek jars)
I know a little Greek. Ugly wife, 4 ugly kids, good coffee ☕☕☕☕.
The U.S. government may get it’s hand on the wine jugs & claim it for use against the latest Covid variants. Who’s to say it won’t work until it’s tried?
Lots of drunk fish think so. ;^)
The 277 B.C. is an outstanding vintage.
We’re they able to bring it to the surface without a Ripple?
Probably tastes like Bud Light by now.
Boone's Farm assortment of flavors
Mad Dog MD 20/20 : blue raspberry, dragon fruit, and kiwi-lemon
LOL
When is a door not a door?
Anyone who has picked raspberries knows the neon blue ones have the finest flavor.
What’s the word?
Wine does keep remarkably well but 2,300 year old wine, while it won’t hurt you, will be sadly lacking in the taste department.
Even 1,000 year old wine will taste “skunky.”
I get a headache just looking at those pictures
Knowing nothing about how well sealed these jars were, the vintage might be a tad salty.
Made in the 1960s, and bought on a tourist trip to Greece?
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