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home     Historical and Religious Tourism     Ancient vessel discovered near Bulgaria’s Varna
Ancient vessel discovered near Bulgaria’s Varna
from 26.03.2009 10:36       Author - Tourist Media
Scientists discovered an ancient vessel near Varna after receiving a signal about it from a diving club, Standart daily reported.

The vessel was discovered east of Varna at a depth of 64 m.

The ancient ship is dug into the sand. According to experts, the keel weighs two tons and was part of a bigger galley.

According to preliminary calculations, the galley was 30 m long. The finding could give archaeologists detailed information about marine travel and commerce in the Black Sea region.

Results of the carbon analysis will enable scientists give the exact age of the ancient vessel.

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