World’s oldest shipwreck discovered by archaeologists near Turkish island
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- Archaeologists say the 10-metre ship dates back to almost 5,000 years ago, and was likely carrying olive oil, wine or tree resinsS1
- Archaeologists say a 4,400- to 4,700-year-old shipwreck found near Kekova Island in southern Turkey carried ceramic storage pots and stone anchors across the Mediterranean.S2
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World’s oldest shipwreck discovered by archaeologists near Turkish island
Archaeologists say the 10-metre ship dates back to almost 5,000 years ago, and was likely carrying olive oil, wine or tree resins
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World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast
Archaeologists say a 4,400- to 4,700-year-old shipwreck found near Kekova Island in southern Turkey carried ceramic storage pots and stone anchors across the Mediterranean.
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Published Oct 14, 2026
What to know
- Archaeologists say the 10-metre ship dates back to almost 5,000 years ago, and was likely carrying olive oil, wine or tree resinsS1
- Archaeologists say a 4,400- to 4,700-year-old shipwreck found near Kekova Island in southern Turkey carried ceramic storage pots and stone anchors across the Mediterranean.S2
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