The Telegraph·1 min read·easy
World’s oldest shipwreck reveals ancient secrets
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Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, dating back to the Early Bronze Age. The vessel is estimated to be between 4,400 and 4,700 years old, placing its origin near the time of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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This discovery provides significant new insights into ancient maritime trade routes and shipbuilding techniques from the dawn of civilization.
The world’s oldest shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Turkey, archaeologists said.
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