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Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreck

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Underwater archaeologists in Turkey near Antalya discovered 4,400-4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, believed to originate from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck. These vessels could provide rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Key points

• Amphorae dating to 4,400–4,700 years ago were found off Kekova Island, Turkey.
• The artifacts are believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck.

Context

This discovery offers rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the discovery of amphorae; specific shipwreck details, cargo contents, or provenance of the vessels remain unknown.

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