“This shipwreck tells the story of the people, trade routes, and exchanges that made the Mediterranean a crossroads of civilizations,” Italy’s culture minister said.

Op 46 meter diepte werden honderden in goede staat verkerende amforen aangetroffen. Die gebruikten de Romeinen om onder meer olie en wijn in te bewaren.

A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of amphorae on the seabed. Culture Minister Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary".