2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying wine jars found off Sicilian coast

A more than 2,000-year-old shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Mazara del Vallo in Sicily, with hundreds of preserved ancient vats used to store wine onboard. Italy’s Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage wrote in a news release that the Roman-era ship dates back to between the second and first centuries BC, and was found 46 meters below the surface. 1:51 1st images released of Shackleton’s Quest shipwreck Story continues below advertisement The site contains hundreds of amphorae — ancient ceramic jars often used to transport wine, oil and other products — as well as two anchor stocks and a structure, both made of lead.“The Superintendence of the Sea will conduct further documentation and investigation of the site, aimed at gaining a more complete understanding of the archaeological context and adopting appropriate protection measures,” the news release says.Authorities described the wreck as “a significant underwater archaeological site” and said it was first reported by private citizens.In an Instagram post congratulating the teams of experts examining the wreckage, Italy’s culture minister, Alessandro Giuli, wrote that their findings were “one of...