Mazarrón II, a Phoenician shipwreck found off the coast of Murcia in southeastern Spain, represents a true treasure for maritime archaeology as the most complete ancient vessel discovered in the Mediterranean. This ship, whose structure is in an exceptional state of preservation, offers a unique window into the past, shedding light on the shipbuilding techniques […]
Underwater archaeology
A Shipwreck from the 6th Century BC, Stone and Iron Anchors, Found Off the Southern Coast of Sicily
A highly significant archaeological discovery has come to light in the waters of Santa Maria del Focallo, in the municipality of Ispica, Ragusa province, Sicily. During an underwater excavation campaign, an interdisciplinary team led by the Department of Humanities and Cultural Heritage Studies at the University of Udine and the Soprintendenza del Mare of the […]
A Shipwreck from the Late 1st Century B.C. with 40 Amphorae Transporting Alum, Still Aligned in Its Cargo Arrangement, Found off the Coast of Syracuse
The Soprintendenza del Mare, in collaboration with the Capo Murro Diving Center in Syracuse, led by Fabio Portella, has documented one of the most important underwater archaeological findings in recent years in the Mediterranean. Thanks to an exhaustive three-dimensional photogrammetric study, a submerged archaeological site has been accurately recorded, located approximately 5 kilometers off the […]
Unknown Submerged Monumental Structures along with Shipwrecks and a Roman Altar, Found in the Grado Lagoon in Italy
Seven archaeological sites in the waters of the Grado lagoon (in the Italian province of Gorizia, bordering Slovenia), including shipwreck remains, a Roman-era funerary altar, and submerged monumental structures, have been investigated by the Underwater Archaeology Unit of the University of Udine. The aim of the investigations is to reconstruct the archaeological landscape between the […]
Gran Carro di Bolsena, the Submerged Bronze Age Site Whose Structures Were Burned, Collapsed, and Rebuilt Repeatedly
In the heart of Lake Bolsena, in the Italian province of Viterbo, lies an archaeological treasure that has remained hidden beneath the waters for centuries. This is the prehistoric settlement known as “Gran Carro”, whose existence has been confirmed since the late 1950s, but only recently has it begun to reveal its deepest secrets thanks […]
Another Bronze Ram Recovered at a Depth of 80 Meters in the Site of the Battle of the Aegates Islands that ended the First Punic War
The sea, which was the setting for the Battle of the Aegates Islands off the coast of Sicily, continues to reveal its archaeological treasures. During the August research campaign, a new bronze ship ram (rostrum) was recovered from the seabed at a depth of around 80 meters. This valuable find was retrieved by divers from […]
Archaeologists Discover Over 100 Bottles of Champagne, Wine, and Mineral Water Intact on a 19th Century Shipwreck in Sweden
A team of underwater explorers has made an extraordinary discovery at the bottom of the Baltic Sea: a 19th-century shipwreck in excellent condition, loaded with unexpected treasures. The finding was made by the Baltictech group during a recent expedition to the waters of southern Sweden, and the discovery has sparked great interest among historians and […]
Iron Age Statuette Discovered in the Submerged Site of Gran Carro in Lake Bolsena
During work in Lake Bolsena, at the submerged archaeological site of Gran Carro, a terracotta female figure has been discovered. This find occurred as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), which includes the development of an underwater path allowing visitors to explore the site in a unique way. The discovery is considered […]
A Fabulous Marble Floor from a Submerged Roman Villa, Discovered and Restored in Bacoli
In Bacoli, an underwater restoration project has brought to light a fabulous marble floor that belonged to a Roman villa. This impressive discovery is located in the extensive Submerged Archaeological Park of Baiae, the largest of its kind in the world. The ongoing intervention has been carried out by CSR Restauro Beni Culturali and Naumacos […]
A Roman Structure of Concentric Walls Discovered Underwater on the Coast of Cerveteri in Italy
Recently, underwater restoration and enhancement work was completed on a Roman-era structure discovered in the locality of Campo di Mare, Cerveteri (north of Lazio in Italy). In 2021, the area had already been the scene of the discovery of a Cipollino marble column with its Ionic capital, linked to a circular structure about 50 meters […]