2600-Year-Old Phoenician Shipwreck Raised from the Sea

Off the coast of southeastern Spain, divers have successfully salvaged the Mazarrón II, a 2,600-year-old Phoenician shipwreck. Initially discovered in 1994, the 27-foot-long vessel, laden with lead ingots, was painstakingly raised piece-by-piece after years of planning. Threatened by coastal erosion and changing sea currents, its recovery ensures the preservation of this remarkably intact wreck, offering invaluable insights into Phoenician shipbuilding and culture.