Friday, January 9 2026

Tag: underwater archaeology Turkey

New Coastal Excavations at Perinthos Reveal Signs of Shell Processing on the Marmara Shore

New Coastal Excavations at Perinthos Reveal Signs of Shell Processing on the Marmara Shore

Archaeologists working along the northern shores of the Sea of Marmara have uncovered compelling clues to a little-known aspect of daily life in ancient Perinthos. Recent excavations at Mola Burnu—one of the least explored corners of the ancient city—have brought to light a dense concentration of pierced mussel shells, carefully carved bone hairpins, and multiperiod

Lost Ottoman Shipwreck

History Rises from the Depths: Lost Ottoman Shipwreck in the Mediterranean Marks a Milestone in Underwater Archaeology

A 17th-century Ottoman war and trade ship has been uncovered from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, rewriting maritime history with its dramatic sinking story and an extraordinary trove of artifacts. Struck in battle, driven ashore, and engulfed in flames before sinking, the vessel has resurfaced centuries later as the first fully excavated Ottoman-era shipwreck