Pompeii of the Sea: Archeologists Uncover Ancient Underwater Sailors [pics]

Pompeii of the Sea: Archeologists Uncover Ancient Underwater Sailors [pics]

www.newsweek.com — So far the excavation has turned up 39 ancient shipwrecks buried under nine centuries of silt, which preserved extraordinary artifacts. The copper nails and ancient wood are still intact, and in many cases cargo is still sealed in the original terra cotta amphorae, the jars used for shipment in the ancient world.More... (World News)

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