What mysteries could be unlocked by new Antikythera shipwreck finds?

Excavation has revealed fragments of bronze sculpture and raises the possibility of several buried statues in the area. So what do these discoveries tell us?The shipwreck at Antikythera, Greece, continues to reveal its secrets and surprise archaeologists.As reported last week, recent excavations on the 1st century BC shipwreck have revealed statue fragments, bronze ornamentation, and wooden remains from the ship ’s hull. The finds are sensational, but the artifacts and the project have broader importance.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 10, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Peter B Campbell Tags: Archaeology Science Greece Heritage Culture Sculpture Art Source Type: news