https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oldest-shipwreck-found-off-turkey-archaeologists-say-time-capsule-at-the-bottom-of-the-seaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oldest-shipwreck-found-off-turkey-archaeologists-say-time-capsule-at-the-bottom-of-the-seahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/world-s-oldest-shipwreck-found-off-turkey-archaeologists-say-time-capsule-at-the-bottom-of-the-sea#u129109Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:56:57 +0000Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known shipwreck in the world off the coast of Turkey. The vessel, described as a "time capsule at the bottom of the sea," is a merchant ship that sank approximately 4400 to 4700 years ago during the Early Bronze Age. Recovery efforts have already retrieved ancient ceramics from the site. The discovery provides a rare look into prehistoric maritime trade and navigation in the Mediterranean region.Why it mattersThe find dates back to the Early Bronze Age, a period of early urban development and trade. Understanding the ship's origins and ca