2,100-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Found Off Turkish Coast With 122 Ceramic Types
Marine archaeologists have uncovered an ancient shipwreck near Adrasan, on the southern coast of Turkey, estimated to be around 2,100 years old. The vessel was carrying thousands of ceramic tableware pieces, believed to have originated from the ancient port city of Rhosus. Researchers identified 122 distinct types of ceramics aboard, offering rare insights into ancient tableware varieties and how goods were packed for sea transport. The find sheds light on the prominent role Rhosus played in tableware manufacturing during the Late Hellenistic and Early Roman periods.
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