Tektaş Burnu Shipwreck, the Sunken Window into the Ancient Maritime World
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Tektaş Burnu Shipwreck, the Sunken Window into the Ancient Maritime World

The discovery of ancient shipwrecks offers an unparalleled glimpse into the past, providing tangible connections to the maritime activities, trade, and daily life of ancient civilizations. Whenever deep-divers stumble upon new submerged relics, the world looks in awe, waiting for new discoveries. Among these fascinating underwater finds is the Tektaş Burnu shipwreck, a remarkably well-preserved Greek merchant vessel from the Classical period, which sank off the coast of Turkey around 440-425 BC. Unearthed through meticulous underwater archaeology, this shipwreck has unveiled a treasure trove of artifacts and information, significantly enhancing our understanding of ancient Greek seafaring, trade networks, and material culture. Ancient Greek Science and Technology – From Antikythera to Pharos Second Ship Found At the Antikythera Shipwreck! Breakthroughs in 2024 Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsRead Later