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Archaeologists discover lost warship in Sweden

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 …

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Ancient bizarre objects found in Persian Gulf

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 …

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Ancient anchor discovered in Caspian Sea

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. …

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Viking-era wooden sailboats on UNESCO list

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 …

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