Underwater archaeology

Historical artifacts discovered during the first scientific underwater excavations in the Black Sea, carried out in Kerpe Bay, once again reveal the hidden cultural treasure of the region, known as "Kalpe" in history.

The wreck is the subject of controversy - It has both archaeological and economic value

Marine police teams have discovered a sunken ship believed to be around 1,700 years old off the coast of the northwestern province of Yalova while they were engaged in diving practice.

The World Underwater Activities Federation (CMAS) and UNESCO have recognized Türkiye's Underwater Cultural Heritage Preservation Program, which has been in place for the past five years, as a model program.

With its harbors, ancient underwater cities and shipwrecks, Türkiye is one of the richest countries in the world in the field of underwater activities.

Turkish scientist Professor Cemal Pulak announced at a recent symposium that works have been carried out to make Türkiye's underwater archaeological map and said the information cannot be shared openly due to the risk of looting.

Visitors diving at the area a sunken French warship, "Paris 2," located off the southern province of Antalya are causing damage by taking pieces from the ship as souvenirs.

Australian maritime experts said on Feb. 3 they believed they've found the wreck of one of the most important ships in the history of the South Pacific after it was scuttled in the U.S. more than 200 years ago.

But archaeologists in the U.S. quickly countered by saying the findings were premature and a breach of contract in their joint research.

It dates back to archaic to classical period (6th-5th century BCE) an has modern additions

The ongoing excavations and research works in the seas of Turkey, where the world's first scientific archeological underwater excavations were carried out, have unearthed 255 artifacts this year alone.

A new exhibition at CerModern, featuring photographs revealing the underwater richness of Turkey, will take visitors to the magical world of underwater with its light, sound effects and video presentations.