Stunning archaeological discoveries in Tunisian waters

On the seabed off the coast of Tunis, Tunisian archaeologists have discovered a veritable treasure trove filled with artefacts that date back to different historical periods. A research team from the Tunisian National Heritage Institute (Institut National du Patrimoine – INP) has located a number of sites that will be studied in detail in the

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: November 23, 2020 - 09:00

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 21:36

Stunning archaeological discoveries in Tunisian waters

On the seabed off the coast of Tunis, Tunisian archaeologists have discovered a veritable treasure trove filled with artefacts that date back to different historical periods. A research team from the Tunisian National Heritage Institute (Institut National du Patrimoine – INP) has located a number of sites that will be studied in detail in the near future.

Underwater archaeologists conducting research on the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea have discovered a very large number of sites that stretch along the coastline in the suburbs of Tunis. During the dives, the researchers were supported by a team of professional divers from the Tunisian Navy, with technical and logistical support from the Tunisian Ministry of Defence.

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underwater archaeologist examines amphora — Archaeologist examining an amphora fragment photo Institut National Du Patrimoine

According to the information given to the media in an official statement, the sites are characterised by the presence of various types of artefacts, dating from many historical periods. As for the time span in question, it is enormous, stretching from prehistoric times to the present day.

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The scientists also stressed that the located sites and the artifacts discovered in them are of great historical value and constitute a priceless world cultural and historical heritage. It is already known that the underwater research work will continue until mid-December 2020, but we can be sure that it will be no different in the following years.

Photo: Institut National du Patrimoine

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.