World's Oldest Shipwreck Found off the Coast of Turkey

Archaeologists have discovered a merchant ship measuring approximately 10 meters in length off the coast of Turkey, dating back to BC eras and noted as the oldest shipwreck in the world. Dating to the same era as the Giza Pyramids, the shipwreck sheds light on Mediterranean trade.

Details of the Historic Discovery

Archaeologists have uncovered the world's oldest shipboard wreckage with a history spanning thousands of years off the coast of Turkey. Determined to be approximately 4,400 to 4,700 years old, this structure was stated to coincide with the period when the Giza Pyramids were built.

Artifacts Within

Although the wooden structure of the ship degraded over time, the clay jars inside survived to the present day in incredible condition. Approximately 30 ceramic storage vessels and three stone anchors were found in the wreck.

Trade and Route

Residues of olive oil or wine were detected inside the jars, which were understood to have been produced in the Jordan Valley in the Middle East. It is believed that the ship was carrying these goods westward, likely to Troy or the Minoan civilization in Crete.