"The oldest is that of a Punic era ship dating to the fifth century BC, while other finds include 23 Roman ships, two late Roman ships, four medieval ships and 24 vessels from the early modern period."
"Felipe Cerezo Andreo, a professor of archaeology at the University of Cadiz who led the investigation, said that area has long been a watery crossroads. It's one of those bottlenecks through which ships have always had to pass, whether on commercial shipping routes, voyages of discovery, or due to armed conflicts."
"The sunken items tell the story of war, trade, exploration and settlement in and around one of the most strategically important waterways in the world."
Archaeologists have identified 151 archaeological sites in the Bay of Algeciras, including 134 shipwrecks. The oldest wreck dates back to the fifth century BC, with finds spanning various historical periods. Notable discoveries include Roman ships, medieval vessels, and an 18th-century Spanish gunboat. The area has served as a crucial maritime crossroads for trade, exploration, and conflict. The project, led by the University of Cadiz, aims to document the historical significance of these wrecks and their contributions to understanding the region's maritime history.
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