Divers Giacomo De Mola and Igor Bisulli stumbled upon a significant archaeological find off the Sicilian coast. Their discovery of a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck, teeming with clay vessels, has been hailed as one of Italy's most important underwater discoveries in recent years.

The wreck, located at a depth of 46 meters, is packed with Dressel 1A amphorae, late Roman Republic ceramic wine jars known for their angular shape and pointed base. Two anchor stumps and an unidentifiable lead structure were also discovered. De Mola shared underwater photos on Instagram showing the amphorae overgrown with sea life.

While the exact types of amphorae are yet to be confirmed by Sicilian authorities, the wreck could date back to between 200 and 100 BCE, offering further insights into Ancient Rome's expansion. The discovery echoes similar finds in recent years, including a 300-amphora haul from Mallorca in 2019.

De Mola expressed his excitement: “I did not expect it to be so important.” He added, “This time we didn’t find just a wreck. We found a piece of our history.”