Ancient Shipwreck Discovery Redefines Early Maritime Navigation
A 3,300-year-old ship discovered by a natural gas company off northern Israel's coast sheds light on ancient mariners' advanced navigation. Found deep underwater, this Bronze Age vessel changes previous beliefs about coastal trade, suggesting ancient sailors navigated using celestial bodies far from shore.
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A monumental discovery has emerged off the northern coast of Israel where a 3,300-year-old ship, along with its cargo, was found by a natural gas company.
Experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) state that the ship's presence miles from any landmass suggests ancient sailors possessed more advanced navigation skills than previously believed.
The vessel, intact under a deep sea bed, offers unprecedented research opportunities into late Bronze Age maritime abilities. Energean, the discovering company, has collaborated with IAA to retrieve two ancient jugs from the ship for detailed study.
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