Ancient Undersea Sites
Maritime archaeologists in Sweden have made an exciting discovery as they found the long-lost sister vessel of the iconic warship “Vasa” that went down off Stockholm on its maiden voyage in the 17th century, in a find being described as globally unique, the Swedish Museum of Wrecks announced. Launched in 1629, “Applet” (“The Apple”) was …
As the climate crisis causes water levels to plummet, riverbeds to dry and glaciers to melt, artefacts like old warships, an ancient city and human remains have emerged. This story is part of “Climate artefacts”, a miniseries telling the stories behind the people, places and objects that have been discovered due to drought and warming …
An Iranian archaeologist has accidentally discovered a bizarre object while diving into the coral seabed of the Persian Gulf in southern Iran. Initial estimates suggest the sunken object may have a spiritual significance as it bears religious shapes and motifs. “Coincidentally, while diving on the shores of the Persian Gulf near Qeshm Island, I found …
Fishermen have recently discovered a historical anchor while amassing their nets on a Caspian seashore in northern Persia. “A historical anchor located in the bed of the Caspian Sea was trapped inside the net of fishermen near the shores of the city of Noor,” ISNA quoted Iranian archaeologist Ramin Adibi as saying on Wednesday. …
Denmark For thousands of years, wooden sailboats allowed the peoples of Northern Europe to spread trade, influence and sometimes war across seas and continents. In December, the U.N.’s culture agency added Nordic “clinker boats” to its list of traditions that represent the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden jointly sought …
Scientists have discovered a vast reef of “pristine” rose-shaped corals apparently unharmed by climate change in deep water off the coast of Tahiti, UNESCO announced on Jan. 21. Mapping approximately three kilometers (two miles) long and up to 65 meters (213 feet) wide, UNESCO said it was “one of the most extensive healthy coral reefs on …
