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Italian Diver Discovers Hundreds of Ancient Amphorae in Sicily
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Italian diver and spearfishing champion Giacomo de Mola discovered an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, which Italy’s Ministry of Culture hailed as a major underwater archaeological find.
- Using sonar, de Mola initially mistook the underwater structure for a rock but soon found hundreds of ancient amphorae, clay vessels used by Greeks, Romans, and Phoenicians for storage and transport.
- The artifacts covered an area approximately 6 feet by 70 feet and many appeared intact, representing a significant historical treasure on the sea floor.
- After the discovery, de Mola contacted an expert who helped notify Sicilian authorities, who confirmed the site’s archaeological importance upon inspection.
