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World's oldest known shipwreck excavated in Turkey
Archaeologists excavated the world's oldest known shipwreck at Kekova, Turkey, dated to around 2700–2400 BC.
Why it matters
The wreck offers rare evidence of Bronze Age seafaring and trade in the Mediterranean.
Background
Turkey's Mediterranean coast is rich in ancient shipwrecks. Kekova, in Antalya province, is known for submerged 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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