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Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar

Researchers identify wrecks at the bottom of the sea from as far back as fifth century BC, from Europe and beyond

Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar

TL;DR

  • Spanish archaeologists have identified ancient shipwrecks in the Bay of Gibraltar.
  • The shipwrecks date back to at least the fifth century BC.
  • The discoveries include vessels from Europe and other regions.