Spearfishing champion uncovers massive Roman amphorae cache off Sicily

Spearfishing champion uncovers massive Roman amphorae cache off Sicily

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A spearfishing champion discovered a large cache of ancient Roman amphorae near Mazara del Vallo on Sicily's western coast, and the Italian cultural heritage police said the find represents a major underwater archaeological discovery. Earlier reports described a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found three miles off Mazara del Vallo, carrying hundreds of amphorae dated to the 1st or 2nd century B.

C. , along with other artifacts.

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Palermo cultural heritage police unit Alessandro Giuli Giacomo De Mola regional sea superintendent

Locations

Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, Italy Palermo, Sicily, Italy Mediterranean Sea

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August 10, 2026
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Italian diver uncovers Roman-era amphorae cache off Sicily
Italian diver uncovers Roman-era amphorae cache off Sicily

The New York Times • 10 Aug 20:19

A spearfishing champion discovered a large concentration of ancient amphorae near Mazara del Vallo, which officials say represents a major underwater archaeological find.

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Roman-era shipwreck uncovered off Sicily's western coast
Roman-era shipwreck uncovered off Sicily's western coast

NBC News • 10 Aug 12:51

Divers found a 1st- or 2nd-century B.C. Roman shipwreck near Sicily, containing hundreds of amphorae and other artifacts, officials said.

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Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae uncovered off Sicily
Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae uncovered off Sicily

The Guardian • 10 Aug 10:46

A 2,100-year-old Roman vessel carrying around 500 wine amphorae was found three miles off Mazara del Vallo, Italy, and is being studied for its historical significance.

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August 09, 2026
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Roman shipwreck and thousands of amphorae uncovered off Sicily
Roman shipwreck and thousands of amphorae uncovered off Sicily

USA Today • 09 Aug 14:42

Italian divers found a Roman-era shipwreck and a large cache of ancient clay jars near Mazara del Vallo, dating to the 1st or 2nd century B.C.

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Ancient Roman shipwreck uncovered off Sicily
Ancient Roman shipwreck uncovered off Sicily

BBC • 09 Aug 12:27

Divers found a 2,000-year-old Roman vessel with hundreds of amphorae near Sicily, prompting a cultural heritage investigation.

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Roman-era shipwreck with thousands of amphorae found off Sicily
Roman-era shipwreck with thousands of amphorae found off Sicily

CBS News • 09 Aug 09:54

Italian divers located a 2,100-year-old Roman vessel near Mazara del Vallo, uncovering hundreds of well-preserved wine-transporting amphorae.

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