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Ancient Roman shipwreck found near Sicily
Divers found a 2,000-year-old ship full of clay pots resting at the bottom of the sea near the coast of Italy.
An ancient, moss-covered clay amphora resting on the sandy ocean floor.
By John Doe
Reporting from Italy 
Aug. 16, 2026, 11:39 a.m. - 8 hours ago
Divers have made an amazing discovery off the coast of Sicily. They found a shipwreck that has been sitting on the ocean floor for more than 2,000 years.
Experts believe the ship belonged to the Ancient Romans. It was found in what officials are calling an 'underwater museum.'
The ship was carrying a cargo of about 500 amphorae. These are tall, thin clay jars that the Romans used long ago to store things like wine, olive oil, and grain. Because these jars were packed so tightly, researchers think they stayed protected even after all this time.
This site is part of a growing area of the sea that Italy is working to preserve. By keeping the area safe, experts hope they can learn more about how people traded goods across the Mediterranean Sea thousands of years ago.
The discovery is being called a 'treasure at the bottom of the sea.' It gives us a rare, clear look at what life was like for sailors during the time of the Roman Empire.
Source: New York Post
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