2,100-Year-Old Treasure Emerges from the Depths of the Mediterranean

In the depths of the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Turkey, a rare commercial cargo was discovered. The cargo had remained underwater for more than two thousand years inside a sunken ship, until archaeological excavations in recent years revealed its existence.

In the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Türkiye, a rare commercial cargo was discovered. This cargo remained underwater in a sunken ship for more than two thousand years until archaeological excavations revealed its existence in recent years.

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a ship belonging to the ancient Roman period, which carried thousands of pottery pieces; Works that provide new details about trade routes and utensils used by the wealthy classes in that era.

According to "Daily Mail" newspaper, researchers discovered this ship at a depth of about 55 meters near Adrasan beach in Antalya. Estimates show that this ship departed from ancient Roussus, located in the present-day Hatay province, and collected its cargo from several pottery production centers in the Mediterranean region.

This shipment included plates, bowls, trays and containers for serving fish and soup. Researchers have identified 122 different shapes and sizes of clay pieces. This variety shows the type of tableware used by the wealthy classes in that period.

The excavation team also discovered pottery jars from several islands in the Aegean Sea, indicating that the ship had collected its goods from several different production centers before continuing its journey across the Mediterranean.

The way of keeping containers in wooden boxes has helped to keep a significant number of them healthy. To reduce the possibility of the vessels breaking during the sea voyage, clay was placed between the pottery pieces.

Archaeologists have also found coins dating back to the first century BC, which play a role in determining the possible time period of the last voyage of this ship.