Ancient shipwreck with 600–650 trade Amphorae discovered off Andros
Ancient shipwreck with 600–650 trade Amphorae discovered off Andros
Ancient shipwreck with 600–650 trade Amphorae discovered off Andros – See photos - ProtoThema English
The shipwreck was discovered at a depth of 39–44 meters (128–144 feet), while the amphorae date to the late 5th and early 4th centuries BC An ancient shipwreck carrying an estimated 600–650 trade amph...
An ancient shipwreck carrying an estimated 600–650 commercial amphorae has been discovered off the coast of the Greek island of Andros, in a significant underwater archaeological find dating to the late 5th and early 4th century BC.
The Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities of Greece’s Ministry of Culture carried out an underwater inspection after receiving a tip from a private individual. The wreck was located at a depth of 39 to 44 meters (128–144 feet), where archaeologists identified the cargo of an ancient merchant vessel consisting of pointed-bottom transport amphorae.