ANTIKYTHERA WRECK YIELDS NEW TREASURES (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)

by STANews , Saturday, October 11, 2014, 12:28

A diver recovers a ceramic table jug and a bronze rigging ring

An international expedition says it has made further, remarkable finds at the site of the Antikythera shipwreck.

The vessel, which dates from 70-60BC, was famously first identified by Greek sponge divers more than 100 years ago.

Its greatest treasure is the remains of a geared "computer" that was used to calculate the positions of astronomical objects.

The new archaeological investigations have retrieved tableware, ship components, and a giant bronze spear.

This weapon was probably attached to a warrior statue, the dive team believes.

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