Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast - BBC News

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

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Watch: Shipwreck discovered piled high with ancient pottery

Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old.

The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers, which were used to transport goods such as wine and olive oil.

Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli hailed the wreck as "one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years".