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World's oldest known shipwreck excavated off Turkey
Archaeologists excavated a shipwreck at Kekova dated to around 2700–2400 BC, described as the oldest known shipwreck in the world.
Why it matters
The find offers rare evidence of Bronze Age seafaring and early Mediterranean trade.
Background
Turkey's Mediterranean coast has yielded several important ancient wrecks, including the Bronze Age Uluburun ship. Kekova is a coastal area in Antalya province rich in ancient ruins.
The story so far
- World's oldest known shipwreck excavated off Turkey
- World's oldest known shipwreck excavated in Turkey
Sources
- CNN ↗October 14, 2026
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