Iran

Russian shipwreck in Iran reveals centuries-old Caspian Sea cargo

Archaeologists from the International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies, Italy, along with the Underwater Archaeology Faculty in Tehran, have detailed the findings from the excavation of a wooden shipwreck along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in Mazandaran, Iran. Analysis of radiocarbon-dated wood samples and plant remains indicated the vessel most likely dates to the late 18th century or early 19th century.