A 2,000-year-old shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Adrasan, Turkey, at depths of 120 to 150 feet. The cargo consisted of ceramic goods, including nested bowls, plates, and pots, which remained perfectly stacked following the ship's sinking. The excellent condition of the ceramics is attributed to a protective technique involving a coating of raw clay, previously undocumented. The preservation of the ceramics provides significant insights into the production, packaging, and shipping methods used in antiquity. Eventually, selections from the wreck will be showcased in a new Mediterranean Underwater Archaeology Museum, with part of the site opening to diving tourism after excavation.
The 2,000-year-old shipwreck discovered off the coast of Adrasan, Turkey, contained a cargo of ceramic goods, remarkably preserved in their original stacked arrangement.
The ceramics were coated in raw clay, a unique technique never recorded before, highlighting effective preservation of these ancient goods.
The shipwreck offers invaluable insights into ancient production, packaging, and shipping practices for consumer goods, showcasing techniques from antiquity.
A future Mediterranean Underwater Archaeology Museum will feature selections from the wreck, with construction beginning this summer and part of the site later opened to diving tourism.
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