Study of shipwreck reveals valuable data

From the Financial Mirror: Study of shipwreck reveals valuable data.

A study of a shipwreck, off Cyprus’ southern coast, is expected to provide valuable information about the nautical and economic history of the Eastern Mediterranean as it is one of very few shipwrecks of the Classical period, found in the Eastern Mediterranean in such a good state of preservation, according to the Department of Antiquities.

The results will throw light on important research questions such asthe commercial relations between the North Aegean and the SE Mediterranean and the role of Cyprus in these transport routes duringthe last phases of the Cypriot city-kingdoms as well as on [continue]