Antibes: 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck saved in the nick of time

A 2nd-century Roman ship, discovered off Antibes in 2012, was saved from bulldozers.

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The wreck was moved to Aix-les-Milles to prevent irreversible chemical degradation.

This scientific rescue highlights the challenges of preserving underwater heritage.

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