Info Of 17 Amphorae From The Tertiary Century Bc Discovered Off Cannes

Credit: Marc Langleur

A movement of underwater archaeological excavations has uncovered 17 amphorae dating from the tertiary century BC at a depth of xx metres, non far from the Lérins islands off the Bay of Cannes.

According to Anne Joncheray, archeologist in addition to manager of the Saint-Raphaël Museum of Archaeology, the 2,300-year-old amphorae are remarkably well-preserved in addition to were probable used to carry locally produced vino to the Greek trading posts of the Mediterranean.

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