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Ms. Yett Per. A/E/F September 5, 2014 Current Event

“ 2 , 700-Year-Old Phoenician Shipwreck Discovered” by Rossella Lorenzi. Ms. Yett Per. A/E/F September 5, 2014 Current Event. Introduction. One of the biggest ancient shipwrecks in history was found in the Mediterranean.

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Ms. Yett Per. A/E/F September 5, 2014 Current Event

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  1. “2,700-Year-OldPhoenician Shipwreck Discovered” by RossellaLorenzi Ms. YettPer. A/E/F September 5, 2014Current Event

  2. Introduction • One of the biggest ancient shipwrecks in history was found in the Mediterranean. http://www.history.com/news/2700-year-old-phoenician-shipwreck-discovered/ship

  3. Main Idea • Discovered by researchers from several countries (University of Malta, University of Marseilles and Texas A&M University) • Ship contained mixed cargo such as jars and grinding stones. • The Phoenicians would have used this ship for trade with other countries.

  4. Supporting Details • The ship sank 2,700 years ago near the Gozo island in Malta. • Well preserved. • Phoenicians were experts at shipbuilding, developed the first alphabet, and extracted purple dye for royal clothing http://www.history.com/news/2700-year-old-phoenician-shipwreck-discovered/malta

  5. Conclusion • This wreck could provide insight into their trade and seafaring during the archaic period. • Exact location a secret! • Creating a 3-D model with the 8,000 pictures taken

  6. Reflection • Due to this find, researchers may be inspired to search for more wrecks that could help us learn about other ancient civilizations.

  7. Works Cited Lorenzi, Rossella. “2,700-Year-Old Phoenician Shipwreck Discovered.”Discovery News27 August 2014 <http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/2700-year-old-phoenician-shipwreck-discovered-140827.htm>

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