- A shipwreck from the Classical era was found to be carrying several amphorae, the Ministry of Culture & Sports.
- Some were from Chios, and there were also several other types of ceramic tableware.
- According to the ministry, the wreck is dated between the end of the 5th century BC and the middle of the 4th century BC.
A shipwreck from the Classical era first discovered in the narrow channel between the island of Kythira and Neapolis in the Peloponnese in 2019, was found to be carrying several amphorae, the Ministry of Culture & Sports said on Monday as reported by Greek City Times.
Antique Discovery
The majority of the amphorae were of the Corfu type, but some were of the Solocha II variety (possibly from ancient Peparithos, as the island of Skopelos was known). Some of the ceramic tableware was from Chios, and there were also various other sorts.
The amphorae were recovered from a depth of 222 metres by the Underwater Antiquities Ephorate between September 24 and 27, with funding from the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO).
The ship is moored in a region where a project to build a powerful connection between Kissamos and Neapolis is underway. A-Max Rover remotely operated underwater vehicle was lent by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research.
Archaeologists & Oceanographers Studying Shipwreck
The wreck is dated between the end of the 5th century BC and the middle of the 4th century BC, according to the ministry, and appears to have settled on the seabed intact, as the dispersal of the artefacts follows the shape of the ship.
“The land and waters of Greece conceal unknown cultural treasures,” Culture & Sports Minister Lina Mendoni stated, “and the probability of discovering antiquities is extremely high during any significant public or private initiative.” She expressed gratitude to all parties involved
A 3D image of the wreck is being worked on and expected to clarify the number of objects lying on the seabed, the extent of their dispersal, and the approximate size of the ship, and possibly the volume of the freight as well.
Working on this are members of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, while archaeologists and oceanographers are studying the shipwreck at the Ephorate.
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Source: Greek City Times
