Archaeologists say a shipwreck found off the coast of Turkey could be up to 4,700 years old, dating from the Early Bronze Age. If confirmed, the discovery would make it the oldest known shipwreck.
The wreck’s estimated age places it in a period known as the Early Bronze Age. Archaeologists are using the dating to assess the significance of the discovery and its place in the history of seafaring.
The site is located in waters off Turkey, although the supplied information does not give a more precise location or details about the vessel. No further information is available on the ship’s cargo, construction or the condition of the remains.
The discovery adds to archaeological evidence about maritime activity during the Early Bronze Age. Further examination would be needed to establish the wreck’s exact age and confirm whether it should be regarded as the world’s oldest shipwreck.
Archaeologists’ assessment is currently that the wreck may be as old as 4,700 years. The latest known position is therefore an ongoing archaeological investigation into a potentially exceptional find.
