An ancient shipwreck believed to be the oldest ever found has been uncovered off the coast of Turkiye, with researchers estimating its origins to nearly 5,000 years ago. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into early maritime trade and seafaring technology from the Neolithic era. Archaeologists are now examining the wreck to uncover details about its construction and the civilization that built it. The find could reshape understanding of how early human societies interacted across waterways.
The world’s oldest known shipwreck has been discovered off Turkiye’s coast, dating back nearly 5,000 years.
