2,200-Year-Old Roman Wreck Reveals Hidden Repair Trick | Ancient Origins

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A 2,200-year-old Roman wreck in Croatia reveals how ancient mariners used pitch and beeswax to repair their vessels across the Adriatic. Pollen trapped in the coating traces the ship's journey.

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