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World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast

14 Oct 2026, 08:22 UTC · 2 independent sources
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🚨 4,400- TO 4,700-YEAR-OLD SHIPWRECK FOUND NEAR KEKOVA ISLAND Archaeologists say the shipwreck was found near Kekova Island in southern Turkey. They say the 10-metre ship dates back to almost 5,000 years ago. They say it carried ceramic storage pots and stone anchors across the Mediterranean. They say it was likely carrying olive oil, wine or tree resins. Source: Euronews, The Independent #shipwreck #Turkey #Mediterraneancoast

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