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World’s oldest known shipwreck found in Turkiye

Reported by 17 outlets from 14 countries, in 6 languages, between 14 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.

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Türkiye (2022)

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Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest shipwreck off the coast of Turkey. The wreck, located near the island of Kekova in southern Turkey, is estimated to be up to 4,700 years old. Experts suggest the vessel transported ceramic jars and stone anchors across the Mediterranean.

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  1. World’s oldest known shipwreck found in Turkiye Headline of the event's most representative article · Al Jazeera (EN), 14 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Türkiye. See on the map
  3. Reported by 17 outlets from 14 countries, in 6 languages, between 14 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.24 articles · See all headlines

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Austria2
France2
No declared country1
Other countries12

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  1. First article seen: “World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey”
  2. Covered by 10 outlets
  3. 4 new outlets, including “Descubren frente a las costas de Turquía «el naufragio más antiguo del mundo»”
  4. 4 new outlets, including “Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreck”
  5. 1 new outlet, including “The World’s Oldest Shipwreck? Maybe, but ‘We’re All Excited by Maybe.’”

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