Divers discover 2,000-year-old shipwreck loaded with pristine ancient ceramics: 'Extremely valuable'

A 2,000-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Turkey has yielded hundreds of well-preserved ceramics — offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient maritime trade.

The shipwreck site, dubbed the Ceramic Wreck, dates back to the Late Hellenistic and Early Roman periods of the country's history. The site dates back between the second century B.C. and the first century A.D.

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the discovery in a press release on June 28.

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