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World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey, archaeologists say: "Time capsule at the bottom of the sea"
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Archaeologists discovered the world's oldest shipwreck off Turkey's coast, dating back 4,400 to 4,700 years, contemporaneous with the construction of the Pyramids of Giza.
- The nearly 33-foot-long trade ship carried clay jars (amphorae) containing preserved residues, likely olive oil or wine, originating from the Jordan Valley in the Middle East.
- The shipwreck provides valuable insights into ancient Mediterranean trade routes and the lives of seafarers, with well-preserved amphorae and stone anchors found at the site.
- The discovery surpasses the previous oldest shipwreck record from the Aegean Sea near Greece, dated at 4,200 years old.
- Researchers emphasize the human connection to the ship, reflecting on the sailors and communities involved in its voyage over 4,000 years ago.
