‘Undisturbed’ Roman Shipwreck Loaded With Ancient Goods Discovered in Cyprus

‘Undisturbed’ Roman Shipwreck Loaded With Ancient Goods Discovered in Cyprus
Stock image of Roman amphorae. (Stux/Pixabay) and stock image of a shipwreck sculpture (Sandid/Pixabay).
Venus Upadhayaya
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Archaeologists have discovered an undisturbed Roman shipwreck loaded with ancient-era products, the study of which is expected to bring new understandings about ancient trade in the region.

The discovery was made in the sea off Protaras, a resort town popular among tourists for its beaches along the Mediterranean, according to a statement from the Department of Antiquities in the Republic of Cyprus.
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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