FOUND THEIR MARBLES: Swimmer Finds Lost 2,000-Year-Old Roman Treasures

Photo shows a marble artifact from an enormous cargo, borne in a merchant ship that was shipwrecked in a storm during the Roman Empire period, which was uncovered in the coastal waters north of Netanya, Israel, undated. The find, which was discovered by an experienced sea swimmer, is the first known cargo of its kind from the Eastern Mediterranean. Note: Licensed photo (Israel Antiquities Authority/Newsflash) Photo shows a marble artifact from an enormous cargo, borne in a merchant ship that was shipwrecked in a storm during the Roman Empire period, which was uncovered in the coastal waters north of Netanya, Israel, undated. The find, which was discovered by an experienced sea swimmer, is the first known cargo of its kind from the Eastern Mediterranean. Note: Licensed photo (Israel Antiquities Authority/Newsflash)
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16 May 2023
THIS VIDEO IS OFFERED WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENCE FOR ALL NEWS MEDIA FORMATS AND ALL SOCIAL MEDIA. Details available on request: queries@newsx.media A swimmer has uncovered a rare cargo of Roman-era marble artefacts lost at the bottom of the sea for nearly 2,000 years. Experts believe the...