Hellenistic shipwrecks

Hellenistic shipwrecks refer to sunken vessels from the Hellenistic period, roughly 323 to 31 BCE, a time following Alexander the Great's conquests. These shipwrecks provide valuable insights into ancient maritime trade, navigation, and daily life. Archaeologists excavate these sites to uncover cargo, shipbuilding techniques, and artifacts that reveal cultural interactions. Notable discoveries include the Antikythera wreck, which contained a famous ancient mechanism, highlighting advanced engineering. Studying these shipwrecks helps historians and scholars understand the economic and cultural exchanges of the ancient world, as well as the technological advancements of the time.