Cargo Of Roman Wreck Found In Sicily

The cargo of an ancient Roman ship has been found in the sea off Sicily. It was located at a depth of 130 to 165 feet underwater at the port of Filicudi, one of eight islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago, northeast of Sicily. A local diver, Antonello Berenati, made the discovery. He reported his finding immediately to the government department responsible for the sea, the Soprintendenza del Mare, which sent technicians to verify the discovery. The area around the ancient cargo is now protected and is being assessed regarding further investigation by experts. Among the artefacts found are what have been identified as 13 safety grinders. Not far from the site of the find, near Capo Graziano, other important discoveries have enabled the Soprintendenza del Mare to create an underwater archaeological route. It offers divers the chance to admire artefacts left in situ where they were discovered. Among the discoveries made in recent years at Filicudi is a shipwreck dating to the first quarter of the 2nd century BC that is located at a depth of roughly 130 feet and which contains approximately 60 amphorae. Many of the artefacts recovered in the area are on display at the Bernabò Brea archaeological museum on the nearby island of Lipari and at the Filicudi branch of the museum.