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Roman shipwreck found in Cyprus

27-06-2019
Sourced from: Agence France-Presse (AFP)

The antiquities department announced that the first undisturbed Roman shipwreck with its ancient cargo was discovered off Cyprus southern coast. The discovery will illuminate the ancient history of the regional trading.

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Cyprus Department of Antiquities

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