World's Oldest Shipwreck Found Off Turkey, Archaeologists Say: "Time Capsule at the Bottom of the Sea"

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The world's oldest shipwreck, dating back 4,400 to 4,700 years, has been discovered off the coast of Turkey.
The nearly 33-foot-long trade ship likely transported goods like olive oil or wine across the Mediterranean.
Preserved clay jars (amphorae) found in the wreckage contain residue, offering insights into ancient trade and daily life.
The design of the amphorae suggests they originated from workshops in the Jordan Valley.
The find provides a 'time capsule' and surpasses the previous record for the oldest shipwreck, which was 4,200 years old.

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