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Italy discovers Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae off Sicily

A Roman ship carrying 500 amphorae has been discovered off the Sicilian coast.

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Italy's Culture Minister describes the find as one of the most significant in recent years.

Excavations may uncover new details about ancient Mediterranean trade.

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Cette découverte archéologique majeure pourrait éclairer les routes commerciales de l'Antiquité et enrichir les collections muséales italiennes.

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