Phoenician Shipwreck: Philadelphia Youth Village Shipwreck

A 5th century BC shipwreck found 1.5 km from Philadelphia Youth Village, north of Akko. Ship originated in western Mediterranean as indicated by wine amphorae from Etruria, Italy and the Aegean.


Written by      First published June 9, 2009      Last modified June 9, 2009
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