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  • 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck Off Turkey Yields Intact Ceramics

    07/24/2025 9:09:45 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 5 replies
    Greek Reporter ^ | July 4, 2025 | Nisha Zahid
    A newly discovered 2,000-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Adrasan in southern Turkey is offering a rare glimpse into ancient sea trade, with remarkably well-preserved ceramics still in their original arrangement. Experts date the vessel to the Late Hellenistic to Early Roman period, a time when Greek cultural and economic influence remained strong across the eastern Mediterranean.The ship was found between 120 and 150 feet below the surface. What makes the discovery especially significant is the state of the cargo. Archaeologists recovered dozens of ceramic items -- bowls, plates, trays, and pots -- still stacked as they were when the...