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Recovery of the Greek Shipwreck With Orichalcum Cargo Begins in Sicily
Recovery operations on the ancient Greek shipwreck “Gela II,” dating back to the 5th century BC, have officially commenced near the port of Gela, Sicily. The wreck is where in 2015 and 2017, rare orichalcum metal said to be from the legendary Atlantis was recovered. Due to this, details of the shipwreck have been keen sought by both Atlantis enthusiasts and the archaeological world.
The project, led by the Superintendence of the Sea of the Sicilian Region, involves the collaboration of specialized companies Atlantis and Cosiam, with a budget of €500,000 under the Pact for the South 2014-2020.
The project aims to uncover crucial historical artifacts from the seabed, adding to Gela’s rich maritime heritage. The sunken vessel has been dismantled and the timbers brough from the depths to the land, where they will undergo preservation.
“The sea of Gela has returned finds crucial for the reconstruction of its history,” said Francesco Paolo Scarpinato, Sicilian regional councilor for Cultural Heritage, according to a press release.
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