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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Ancient Roman cargo ship found on bottom of Mediterranean

An ancient Roman cargo ship dating back to the first or second century BC has been found at the bottom of the Mediterranean in what has been described as an “exceptional” discovery.

The vessel, which was loaded with hundreds of jars, was found at a depth of about 160 metres (524ft) close to Civitavecchia, an Italian port city about 80km (50 miles) from Rome.

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