23 October 2026
Roman “Ghost Shipwreck” Rediscovered Off Italy After 67 Years with Ancient Wine Amphorae
A Roman ghost shipwreck first discovered in 1959 has been rediscovered off Italy’s Ligurian coast after…
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Roman “Ghost Shipwreck” Rediscovered Off Italy After 67 Years with Ancient Wine Amphorae
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