World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey's coast, archaeologists say
Summary
Archaeologists found the world’s oldest shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, dating back 4,400 to 4,700 years. The ship carried clay jars, some still holding traces of their ancient contents, and offers new information about ancient trade in the Mediterranean.Key Facts
- The shipwreck is about 33 feet long and from the eastern Mediterranean coast.
- It is as old as the time when the Pyramids of Giza were built.
- Around 30 clay jars (called amphorae) and three stone anchors were found at the site.
- The jars were used to carry goods like olive oil or wine and were made in the Jordan Valley region.
- The discovery provides insight into early trade routes and the daily lives of people who lived 4,500 years ago.
- The ship likely sank while traveling west toward places like Troy or Crete.
- The previous oldest shipwreck was near Greece and dated to 4,200 years ago.
- Archaeologists were excited to find the ship and consider it a "time capsule" from ancient times.
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