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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No, bought at auction from a museum selling some inventory during COVID to raise money/stay in business. I bought several (I think six) pieces of Anasazi pottery the same way.
And if this was Santa Barbara county, CA the authorities would destroy the wine because 2300 years ago the ship owner didn’t have correct paperwork to allow the wine to be submerged.
Boone’s Farm and Mad Dog! Oh the memories.
We will sell no wine before it’s time.
Ah, yes. Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill and a 6 pack of Miller High Life. Those were the days (actually nights) ..... ;-)
When it's unhinged?
Many Greek women have better mustaches than their husbands, Heh.
Strawberry Hill - the good life!
Can they get their deposit back on the jars now?
That is so cool!
I have cats, so I can’t have anything like that.
I probably couldn’t afford it anyway…
NICE!🙂👍
We will sell no wine before it’s time.
I think there was a thread here about how drunk Orson Wells got making that commercial!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFevH5vP32s
What’s a Greek urn?
And then, in a flash, your post planted this song in my head:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-xvd6We49A
It appears Boones Farm & Mad Dog have a history with many of us. ;O)
And Zima - don’t forget Zima!
About 15 a week if he owns the restaurant!
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