A 4,500-year-old shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Turkey near the island of Kekova, and is believed to be the oldest shipwreck ever found. While the wood of the vessel has decayed, over thirty well-preserved ceramic pots and amphorae remain, potentially containing traces of their original contents. The Early Bronze Age trading ship, approximately 10 meters long, sank relatively close to shore at a depth of about 30 meters, with three stone anchors also recovered. The amphorae’s shape and decoration are similar to those previously found in the Middle East, dating between 4400 and 4700 years ago, solidifying the ship’s age. Researchers are currently analyzing a shiny, sticky substance found inside the amphorae, theorizing it could be olive oil, wine, or resin. The ship likely collected its cargo along the eastern Mediterranean coast, with potential destinations like Troje or Crete, and the discovered artifacts will be housed in the new Mediterranean Underwater Archaeology Museum in Antalya.