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The Real Treasure Was Not Gold: Surprise Discovery Reveals Secrets of Ancient Greek Shipwreck


Cornell researchers have refined the estimated sinking period of the Kyrenia shipwreck to between 286-272 BCE by overcoming dating challenges such as contaminant removal and revising the radiocarbon calibration curve, enhancing both historical understanding and broader scientific research. Histor

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