Italy, Greece find hundreds of amphorae buried with ancient shipwrecks on Mediterranean sea floor

Two ancient shipwrecks, providing insight into historical trade routes, were recently discovered in the Mediterranean. In late July, Greek authorities found a cargo ship near Andros, containing 600-650 amphorae from the late fifth and early fourth centuries BCE, including Mende, Peparethos, and Solokha 2 types, along with a lead anchor stock.

• In early August, Italy's Culture Ministry announced the discovery of a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily, described by Minister Alessandro Giuli as “one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years.”
• Underwater fisherman Giacomo De Mola discovered this wreck, noting “hundreds of amphorae that had remained on the seabed for more than 2,000 years.”
• The Roman wreck, found at a depth of 46 meters, contained hundreds of Dressel 1A amphorae, as well as Lamboglia 2, North African, and Neo-Punic amphorae, and two lead anchor stocks.