1,200-year-old shipwreck found off coast of Israel. See why is it special

The wreckage is believed to occur in the seventh or eighth century AD. During this period, the Islamic republic, which had expanded throughout the eastern Mediterranean, was trying to engulf the Christian Byzantine Empire.

Despite the religious tensions in the area, archaeologists say that the ship's wreckage shows that commerce continued to flourish in the Mediterranean region especially in the areas of Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and the coast of North Africa.

The size and dating of the ruin makes it unique, according to a nautical archaeologist. We are generally told in history books that commerce nearly ceased. In the Mediterranean, there was no international trade. As far as cabotage was concerned, we mostly had smaller vessels sailing along the coast as explained by the archaeologist.

The stunning discovery of a 1,200-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Israel with artifacts from all over the Mediterranean contradicts a major archaeological theory pic.twitter.com/jlpavjzNtU

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According to the archaeologist, it is a large shipwreck estimated to be around 25 meters long (82 feet), with cargo from all over the Mediterranean at the time of the wreck.

After diving into the depths, the divers recovered the ancient wreckage's astonishing collection of artifacts. Furthermore, they claimed it was the largest shipwreck they had ever discovered.

FAQ

1. How many amphorae were found in the shipwreck, and it contained what?
   It is reported that they have found over two hundred amphorae containing fish sauce, olives, dates and figs, which are foods of the Mediterranean diet.
2. What is the length of the shipwreck?
   The site is said to have a ship of 25 meters long, almost 82 feet.
3. Which century does the shipwreck belong to?
   Seventh to eighth century AD is the time frame estimated for the shipwreck.