World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey
Summary
Archaeologists have found the world’s oldest shipwreck near Kekova Island, Turkey. The ship dates back 4,400 to 4,700 years, from the Early Bronze Age, and carried ceramic pots with traces of their original contents.Key Facts
- The shipwreck is located about 30 meters underwater near Kekova Island, Antalya, Turkey.
- The ship was estimated to be about 10 meters long and used for trade in the Mediterranean.
- No wood from the ship survived, but over 30 ceramic storage pots called amphorae were recovered.
- The age was estimated by analyzing the style of the amphorae, as pottery styles change over time.
- Some amphorae still contained thick residues, possibly olive oil, wine, or tree resins.
- The ship may have traveled from the eastern Mediterranean to places like ancient Troy or Crete.
- Three large stone anchors were also found nearby.
- The area has strong currents and many shipwrecks, making underwater excavation challenging.
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