India, Aug. 10 -- Italian authorities have discovered an exceptionally well-preserved, 2,100-year-old Roman merchant ship at a depth of 46 meters off the coast of Sicily, laden with hundreds of ancient Dressel 1A wine amphorae. Hailed by officials as a significant archaeological find from the 2nd or 1st century BC, the site offers crucial insights into ancient maritime commerce and the Roman expansion in the Mediterranean.

Italian Divers Discover 2,100-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck

In August 2026, Italian divers discovered a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck laden with hundreds of ancient ceramic jars (amphorae) off the southwestern coast of Sicily. Italy's Culture Minister, Alessandro Giuli, has hailed the site as "one of the most important un...