Albanian and American archaeologists have found, in the sea off the southern coast of Albania, the remains of a ship from the Roman era that sank in the 1st century BC and was carrying more than 300 amphorae.
The 30-meter-long wreck was found last week by archaeologists from the American Institute for Underwater Archeology and the Albanian Archaeological Institute, Albanian archaeologist Auron Tare said at a press conference in Tirana.
"The 30-meter-long ship was found at a depth of 50 meters west of Sazan Island, 80 kilometers south of Tirana. The hull contains more than 300 Roman amphorae that were used to transport wine and olive oil," Tare said.
"The amphorae found in a ship that sank 2.100 years ago are in good condition, making them a very rare find in the region," he added.
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