Ancient and historical wrecks were found in the archaeological check on the route followed by the underwater gas pipeline ? Italy "Poseidon", In the maritime area between the island of Corfu and Paxos. The archaeological control carried out by the Ephorate of Underground Antiquities and the Hellenic Center for Marine Research was carried out throughout the pipeline within the Greek continental shelf, covering an area of approximately 200 T. km. and up to maximum depth 1400 μ. and up to the limits of the Greek exclusive economic zone with Italy. Three wrecks were found, which are the deepest localized ancient wrecks of the Mediterranean to date. The first named 'Poseidon 1' and found in depth 1.180 μ. This is a Roman wreck, According to a first estimate of the 3rd century. A.D.
Two orifice of African amphorae were lifted from this shipwreck, different types, as well as a marble vessel 30 from. Since the wrecking of the wreck they look amphorae, kitchenware, at least two anchors, part of ship bald.
The second wreck, 'Poseidon 2', as it was called, was found in depth 1375 μ. and it is probably a ship's shipwreck of the same period as the previous. The shipwreck are preserved amphorae, tables, kitchenware, as well as various metal objects, part of the ballast and possibly the ship's carpenter.
Shipwreck did not lift objects due to their difficulty detaching them from the muddy bottom.
The third shipwreck, "Poseidon 3", was found in depth 1260 μ. And this is a ship of younger times, Probably 17th-18th AI. From the ship saves the carpenter of, the iron anchors, cooking and storage utensils and vessels (oochoi with nightmares, dishes, tables, Casts etc.).
This first deep water research, conducted in the marine area of northern Ionian, demonstrates the high frequency of ships from the area, Already since antiquity. The survey was conducted with the support of the "Aegean" O/C and the use of sound scanning and underwater remote control vehicles.
This research also identified in these depths of traces of sliding networks, who often cause disasters in unbearable wrecks and on the other hand rejected the theory that ancient merchant ships were sailing very close to the coasts.
The on -site address of the research on the ESA's side had the diving archaeologist Dr.. Curcumemel. The contribution and cooperation of the crew of the O/C Aegean and the ELKETHE scientific groups was important in the whole research.. The total expenditure of the survey was covered by the project body, Poseidon YAFA.
Source : ethnos.gr
