Ancient Roman Ship Found Off Sicily | Detroit News

Italian divers just uncovered a 2,100-year-old Roman ship off Sicily’s coast—loaded with hundreds of wine-filled clay jars—and it’s being hailed as one of the biggest underwater archaeological finds in decades. Discovered by fishermen using sonar near Mazara del Vallo at 150 feet deep, the vessel dates to the 2nd–1st century BCE and measures 21 meters long. One diver, Giacomo De Mola, described the moment he saw the amphorae as surreal, calling himself one of the first humans in two millennia to witness the site. The Dressel 1A jars confirm it was part of ancient Roman trade routes, offering a rare glimpse into Mediterranean commerce—and proving history still hides beneath the waves. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/243a3dbd431e43b8