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From the sand to the surface: Roman merchant ship off Can Pastilla is being salvaged

Finds from the Roman Shipwreck Off Can Pastilla

Around 300 amphorae, shoes, a drill and a possible ritual coin were recovered from the Roman wreck off Can Pastilla.

Published: April 23, 2026
From the sand to the surface: Roman merchant ship off Can Pastilla is being salvaged

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What was found in the Roman shipwreck off Can Pastilla in Mallorca?

The wreck contained around 300 amphorae, many still sealed, along with everyday objects such as two shoes, a bow drill and a coin that may have been placed as a ritual offering. Painted inscriptions on the amphorae may help researchers identify where the cargo came from and what it carried. The ship is believed to date to the period of emperors such as Constantine and Licinius I.

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