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Summary
Italian divers discovered a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily. The ship was found about 150 feet underwater and contained hundreds of ancient clay jars called amphorae, likely used to carry wine.Key Facts
- The shipwreck is located three miles off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily.
- It dates to between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC.
- Divers found the shipwreck after fishermen gave a tip about something on their underwater scanner.
- The wreck is about 21 meters long and 6 meters wide.
- It holds many Dressel 1A amphorae, tall clay jars mainly used for transporting wine.
- The discovery was called one of the most important underwater finds in recent years by Italy's Culture Minister.
- Underwater fisherman Giacomo De Mola made the discovery during a dive after seeing unusual shapes on his boat's scanner.
- The shipwreck was found about 150 feet (45 meters) below the surface.
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