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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
James C. Reynolds

Ancient booze cruise? 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found packed with hundreds of wine jars

An ancient Roman-era ship believed to be more than 2,000 years old has been recovered off the coast of Sicily in what Italy says marks one of the most important archaeological finds in recent years.

Specialist divers found the wreckage some 150ft under the surface near Mazara del Vallo, in the very west, after receiving a tip-off from local fishermen, according to Italian media.

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