Finds at the site of a 1700-year-old shipwreck (4 photos)
Turkish Yalova Maritime Police during exercises in the Sea of Marmara discovered a 1700-year-old shipwreck. The find was made about 200 meters from the coast. 
Yalova was dominated by the Phrygians in 1200 BC. e., and in 700 BC e. - wifi. In 74 BC. the region came under control the Roman people. After the division of the Roman Empire in 395, Yalova remained under the sovereignty of the Byzantine Empire. thermal springs the cities were often visited by Byzantine emperors. 
The study was led by Associate Professor Serkan Gunduz, Head of Department of Underwater Archeology, Uludag University in Bursa. Looking for experts from the Kocaeli Regional Conservation Council were involved cultural heritage and marine police divers. 
Many artifacts were raised from a 12-meter depth: amphoras for storing fish, oil, olives and dry products, wooden fragments and ballast stones used on ships.
The amphorae were found to have the shape of Ganos type 1 and were widely used in trade in the period from the 9th to the 13th centuries. AD 
Gehan Chaglardere, head of the police department at the seaport Yalova, said that earlier during training dives they came across various items, they discovered the ruined ancient harbor and pier, and archaeological research was carried out there.
"During a training dive a month ago, our divers saw 1-2 objects and offered to conduct a detailed study. Later we found a structure underwater. We have forwarded the information to relevant institutions. When re-immersing, specialists confirmed that a sunken ship rests here," he said. Chaglarder.
