The ancient wreck and its cargo were found in an 'excellent' state of preservation in shallow water close to a popular tourist beach.
A study has yielded fascinating new insights into an 'exceptional' Roman-era shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea.The stricken vessel lies more than 200 feet off the coast of Mallorca, one of Spain's Balearic Islands, at a depth of just over six feet.The 'Ses Fontanelles' wreck, which covers an area of approximately 39 feet long by 16 feet wide, and its cargo are in an 'excellent' state of preservation. It features numerous amphorae—a type of ancient container vessel.
According to the team, the vessel transported the cargo around the 4th century, a period for which little is known about commercial activities in the Western Mediterranean.The team's approach involved an examination of the amphorae and their ancient contents via an organic residue analysis.
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