The Wreck of History: Uncovering Sicily's Roman Maritime Secrets The discovery of an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily has sent shockwaves through the archaeological community.
This find is significant not only because of its age – estimated to be over 2,000 years old – but also due to the sheer number of artifacts preserved on board.
Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli described this discovery as "one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years.