Amphorae recovered from a shipwreck near Kekova Island in Turkey’s Antalya province are shedding light on the maritime history of the Anatolian peninsula.
Sea-news.az reports that Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy highlighted the significance of the artifacts, which date back roughly 4,400 to 4,700 years. Clay analysis indicates that the amphorae were likely produced in the Jordan Valley, while similar vessels found in Egypt, Troy, and Crete evidence extensive ancient trade networks. During underwater archaeological excavations conducted in 2026, researchers also discovered an amphora bearing nine inscribed marks, believed to have been used in the production of cheese or butter.
