Clay jars found at the site of the wreck are believed to have contained wine being transported between Egypt and Greece. Photo: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Clay jars found at the site of the wreck are believed to have contained wine being transported between Egypt and Greece. Photo: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

MENA

Remains of ancient merchant ship discovered in Mediterranean waters near El Alamein

The find also included a large number of clay amphoras believed to have been used in the 3rd century BC to carry wine from Greece to Egypt

Kamal Tabikha
Kamal Tabikha
Cairo

August 06, 2023

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