Ancient Roman shipwreck believed to be more than 2,000 years old is found off the coast of Sicily

The vessel, which is said to be 69ft long and 20ft wide, was reportedly found near Mazara del Vallo.

AN ANCIENT Roman shipwreck thought to be over 2,000-years-old has been discovered off the coast of Sicily. The vessel, measuring 69ft long and 20ft wide, was found near Mazara del Vallo stocked with hundreds of well-preserved containers. Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli hailed the rare find as "one of the most

The wreck is believed to be more than 2,000 years old. Italy's culture minister says it is "one of the most important underwater archaeological" finds in years.

The wreck, dubbed by Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli as “one of the most important underwater archeological discoveries of recent years”, was found some three miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo.

The ocean floor was piled high with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae, which were likely used to transport wine.

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

The discovery was made by an underwater fisherman who described it as the "most incredible" in his life.

A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of amphorae on the seabed. Culture Minister Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary".