A diver off the coast of Israel discovered an 1,800-year-old Roman shipwreck containing 44 tons of artifacts.
A diver swimming in the Mediterranean Sea recently happened upon an 1,800-year-old shipwreck off the northwestern coast of Israel.
The ancient Roman-era ship was carrying 44 tons of marble, including Corinthian columns adorned with ornate vegetal patterns, capitals and marble columns measuring approximately 20 feet long; this is the oldest known sea cargo wreck in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to a statement.Related: Ancient Roman camps from secret military mission spotted using Google Earth
By examining the position and angle of the ship's remains, the archaeologists think it"encountered a storm in the shallow waters and dropped anchor in a desperate effort to prevent the ship from grounding," according to the statement.
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