The Oldest Shipwreck Found Underwater in Turkey
Earth 2.0From: Phys.org · rewritten for kids by Osmo
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Scientists found the oldest shipwreck ever near Turkey's coast. The ship is about 4,500 years old. Although little of the ship remains, many old pottery pots were found from its cargo. These pots help us understand ancient people and their trade across the Mediterranean Sea.
Big word
amphorae: Special old pots used long ago to carry food and liquids on ships.
Quiz time: circle the right answer
1. What did scientists find that helped them learn about the ancient ship?AOld wood from the shipBPottery vessels from the ship's cargoCSails from the ship
2. Where was the oldest shipwreck found?ANear GreeceBOff Turkey's coastCNear Egypt
3. About how old is the shipwreck?AAround 4,500 years oldBAround 2,000 years oldCAround 1,000 years old
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Draw a picture of what you think the old ship looked like with its pots on board.
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