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Known as ‘the oldest wreck in the world’, the Uluburun wreck, which was discovered in 1982, dates to the 14th century bc. The Gelidonia wreck, which was discovered before 1958, dates to the 13th–12th century bc. Other copper ingots found from the sea of Kyme were found before 1906 dates back to 16th–15th century bc.

This new discovery, so long after these other wrecks, will be a great opportunity to start a new excavation with the advantage of many technological advancements. At this stage, only typological evaluations can be made, since the newly-discovered wreck is still in situ. Comparison with the Kyme Ingots, the Bucholz/Bass classification and the prevalence of the shape in Egyptian representations all point to the possibility that the wreck should be dated to the 16th–15th centuries bc. If so, this new wreck in Antalya of unique scientific value. Many modern methods such as 14C and lead isotope analysis, along with the excavation will certainly provide clearer, more accurate information.