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World's Oldest Shipwreck Found Off Turkey
Archaeologists discover 4,400-4,700-year-old shipwreck near Turkey's coast.
In brief
Archaeologists discover 4,400-4,700-year-old shipwreck near Turkey's coast. Archaeologists found the world's oldest shipwreck, dating to when the Great Pyramid of Giza was being built, off Turkey's coast. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
World's Oldest Shipwreck
Archaeologists discovered the remains of the world's oldest shipwreck off turkey's coast.
Sank 4,400-4,700 Years Ago
The wooden cargo ship sank near kekova island off turkey's southern coast during the early bronze age.
Great Pyramid of Giza Construction Era
Hakan öniz, who led the underwater excavation, said the shipwreck dates back to when the great pyramid of giza was being constructed.
Artifacts Found
Ceramic storage pots and clay containers recovered may have transported olive oil and wine.
At a glance
Archaeologists found the world's oldest shipwreck, dating to when the Great Pyramid of Giza was being built, off Turkey's coast.
