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Forensic analysis of Roman shipwreck reveals history of repairs 2,200 years ago

View of the excavation of the bow area of the Ilovik-Paržine 1 shipwreck. In the foreground, the cargo of logs and amphoras can be seen.Archaeologists are working near the structure of the bow complex. (Adriboats / L. Damelet, CNRS / CCJ via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Forensic analysis of a Roman shipwreck has revealed a remarkable history of repairs to the vessel throughout the Adriatic over 2,000 years ago.

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Roberta F.

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