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Turkey's Mediterranean coast is rich in ancient shipwrecks. Kekova, in Antalya province, is known for submerged ancient ruins.
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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.
Sources: CNN · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: CNN · See it on the globe