A 4,000-year-old painted plaque from Wetar Island reveals the cultural practices of ancient Austronesian seafarers. This stone artifact, adorned with intricate red circle designs, predates pottery and signifies the importance of shared identities among island communities. It underscores the role of artistic expression in their maritime migrations.
The upcoming Underwater Archaeology Museum in Piraeus, Greece, will be a significant landmark housed in a combination of a 1930s silo and a modern building. With 2,500 artifacts on display from prehistoric times to the Second World War, including a 3D printed ancient trireme, the museum aims to preserve maritime history and attract tourists.
A 3,300-year-old shipwreck discovered off the northern coast of Israel by a natural gas drilling company has rewritten maritime history. The well-preserved vessel challenges previous beliefs about ancient navigation abilities and trade routes, showcasing the seafarers’ capability to navigate without a line of sight to land. This groundbreaking find sheds new light on Bronze Age trade and exploration.
