'Undisturbed' Roman-era shipwreck discovered off Cyprus

FOX News ^ | By James Rogers

[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.

[SunkenCiv]

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[Larry Lucido]

first undisturbed Roman shipwreck

Maybe it had a "non perturbare" sign next to it.

[BradyLS]

Yes! Two of them!

[SunkenCiv]

Other than having been sunk by an ancient storm or hitting a rock, it was totally undisturbed. :^)

[SunkenCiv]

Looks nice!

Protaras, Cyprus

[Cowboy Bob]

Yes. That is Fig Tree Bay. Very nice.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks CB.

[SunkenCiv]

Just a sidebar, sort of suggested by what Larry Lucido said up there, but not as amusing, IMHO.

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[Godebert]

The article is incredibly scant on information. The “Roman-era” spans more than a thousand years.

[Openurmind]

Thanks for putting me on your list Sir!

[Farcesensitive]

Could be.
:)

[Openurmind]

Welcome friend! Good to see you here! One of the things I like about this place is the variety of interests like this. Always something interesting!

[Redcitizen]

That’s a lot of Roman around.

[SunkenCiv]

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[SunkenCiv]

The discovery is very recent to the point of not having been dated yet.

Here’s a photo (private party, sez do not archive, etc) from the 26th, iow, 3 days ago.

http://s2.reutersmedia.net/resources/r/?m=02&d=20190627&t=2&i=1402077544&r=LYNXNPEF5Q1AE&w=500

And the Roman era spans nearly 2000 years, btw.

[Openurmind]

Thank you very much Sir... :)

[cornfedcowboy]

The toxins are in the spiney fins. Cut them off with kitchen shears and enjoy the meat.

[SunkenCiv]

My pleasure.

[Red Badger]

Typical cargo of the time, wine and olive oil, probably some dried fruits and cheeses as well.............................

[Red Badger]

Yes, we have a lion fish rodeo every year here trying to get rid of the damn things, since they are an invasive species and eat everything in sight. Local restaurants even have it on menus.......................