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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Liam Gilliver

World’s oldest shipwreck discovered by archaeologists near Turkish island

The ship is believed to have dated back to the Early Bronze Age. - (Hakan Oniz)

The world’s oldest shipwreck has been discovered near the shore of Kekova Island in Turkey, renowned for its sunken artefacts and clear waters.

Archaeologists estimate the ship is between 4,400 and 4,700 years old, around the same time that the Great Pyramid was built.

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