Caesarian-Era Boat Found Off Italian Coast

Amphorae in the Musee Archaeologique/Saint Raphael.
These jars are similar to the amphorae found in
the shipwreck noted in the BBC piece.
(photo from Athena Review)

I admit I'm a sucker for stories about antiquity and archaeological finds related to Greece and Rome. With that in mind, I read with interest today's BBC article about the discovery of a presumed ancient Roman commercial vessel in the Mediterranean Sea. What's intriguing about the finding is that the boat is nearly intact, as it was concealed in mud for centuries. We'll see what mysteries the discovery illuminates, or what enigmas the ship generates for a new generation of archaeologists and those simply curious about the ancient days.