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Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreck

2026-10-16T11:43:06.000Z

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  • Underwater archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 4,400–4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, near Antalya.
  • Believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck, the vessels could offer rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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