Italian divers have unearthed a significant archaeological find off the coast of Sicily - an ancient Roman shipwreck estimated to be over two millennia old. The vessel, discovered at a depth of approximately 150 feet, is laden with well-preserved containers believed to have been used for transporting goods such as wine and olive oil during antiquity. Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has lauded the discovery as one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in recent years. The wreckage, measuring 69 feet long and 20 feet wide, was initially spotted by fisherman and free-diver Giacomo De Mola during a seabed survey near Mazara del Vallo. Upon closer inspection, De Mola found himself amidst hundreds of amphorae - tall ceramic jars used in ancient times for storing goods like wine, oil, or grain. He described the experience as "the most incredible discovery of my life," expressing a sense of connection to the past. The culture ministry has dated the wreck to the second or first century BC. As marine life continues to thrive among the jars, specialist divers from Italy's police cultural heritage protection unit have been dispatched to safeguard and investigate the site further. The Mediterranean seabed is known to be strewn with similar ancient wrecks, making this discovery an invaluable addition to our understanding of maritime trade routes during the Roman era. This find comes after another 1st or 2nd century BC vessel was discovered northwest of Rome in 2023, also filled with hundreds of amphorae, and a Greek merchant ship dating back over 2,400 years was found off the Bulgarian coast in 2018.