“Ancient Secrets Unveiled: Divers Discover Olive Oil Shipwreck from the 9th Century, Revealing a Maritime Mystery!”
Imagine stumbling upon a 1,100-year-old shipwreck, submerged beneath the waves, whispering secrets of the Mediterranean’s past! How thrilling would it be to learn that one of its amphorae, painstakingly preserved over centuries, still held intact olive pits? Yes, you read that right! Experts believe that this ancient vessel met its tragic end during a storm, crashing into an unsuspecting rock or a tiny island off Turkey’s Besmi Island. Yet, what remains is nothing short of remarkable. This groundbreaking discovery not only highlights the ship’s role in the rich tapestry of olive oil trade but also offers a rare glimpse into maritime history, leaving us to ponder: what tales might these relics tell if they could speak? Buckle up as we dive deeper into this captivating tale of adventure, discovery, and the long-lasting legacy of olive oil! LEARN MORE
Experts believe the ship was hit with a storm and crashed into either a large rock or a small island. Nevertheless, it was found in such good condition that researchers uncovered one amphora that still had intact olive pits inside.
Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration at Akdeniz UniversityAn underwater robot retrieves an amphora used to transport olive oil from the medieval shipwreck found near Besmi Island.
For thousands of years, olive oil has been a cornerstone of Mediterranean commerce, cuisine, and culture. While very few olive oil containers have been discovered among historic shipwrecks in the region, Türkiye has recently made its first groundbreaking find of this kind.
Located off the coast of Türkiye’s Besmi Island, a 1,100-year-old shipwreck was recently explored by a team of researchers from Akdeniz University with the help of divers and underwater robots. The team extracted several amphorae used to transport olive oil as well as some intact olive seeds dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries C.E.
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