Spearfishing champion uncovers massive Roman amphorae cache off Sicily

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11 अग 10:02

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

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

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Italian Diver Discovers Hundreds of Ancient Amphorae in Sicily

The New York Times • 10 अग 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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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Italian coast

NBC News • 10 अग 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 found off coast of Sicily

The Guardian • 10 अग 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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