Underwater excavations carried out off the island of Kekova in Antalya have brought to light amphorae dating back around 4,400–4,700 years. The finds, which are said to belong to a wreck from the Early Bronze Age, are expected to shed light on Anatolia's maritime history and trade links in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Turkey's Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, in a post on his social media account, underlined the importance of the ancient vases recovered during the excavations, saying: "In our 'Blue Homeland', we are bringing to light traces of the world's oldest shipwreck."
