Ancient Shipwreck Discovery Unveils Advanced Bronze Age Navigation

A 3,300-year-old ship, discovered off northern Israel's coast, reveals advanced Bronze Age navigation. This ancient vessel, found 90 km from shore at a depth of 1,800 meters, shifts our understanding of ancient maritime abilities. Researchers believe its sailors navigated using the sun and stars.

A groundbreaking discovery off the coast of northern Israel has unveiled a 3,300-year-old ship, one of the earliest examples of long-distance sea navigation.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Thursday that the late Bronze Age vessel, found 90 kilometers offshore at a depth of 1,800 meters, demonstrates that ancient mariners possessed far more advanced navigation skills than previously believed.

IAA Marine Unit head Jacob Sharvit stated, 'This discovery transforms our understanding of ancient maritime capabilities. It's the first ship found so far from land, previously assumed trade routes remained near the coast.'

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