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EXCLUSIVE: Story from Jam Press (Roman Shipwreck Hoard)Perfectly persevered treasure from 2,000-year old shipwreck found by diversDivers have uncovered a stunning haul of perfectly preserved treasure from a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck lying at the bottom of a lake.Hundreds of ancient objects were found resting on the lakebed – exactly where they settled when the vessel sank centuries ago.Remarkably, while the boat itself has long since vanished, its cargo remains largely intact.The incredible discovery was made in Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, after aerial photography in November 2024 spotted signs of submerged heritage.Follow-up dives and a full excavation in March 2025 revealed the extraordinary find, as reported by creatorzine.com.The operation is being led by the Cantonal Archaeology Office of Neuchâtel (OARC), alongside the Octopus Foundation and the Archaeological Service of the State of Fribourg.In a statement, officials said: "The richness and diversity of this collection of goods, in an excellent state of preservation, make this discovery exceptional, unique in Switzerland and in the inland waters north of the Alps."Experts believe the cargo dates from between 20 and 50 AD and once belonged to a Roman merchant vessel.Archaeologists said the find is particularly rare as the goods were not scattered, but preserved in a tight cluster – still reflecting how they had originally been packed and transported.But the race is now on to protect the fragile site.OARC warned the wreck is under threat from erosion, boat anchors and even looters.In a statement, the organisation said the cargo is exposed to "erosion of the lake bed, the anchoring of pleasure boats… and above all acts of vandalism and looting".They added that the most vulnerable items have already been recovered as a precaution.The haul includes hundreds of intact ceramic vessels – such as dishes, plates, bowls and cups – produced across the S.31 Mar 2026Pictured: Story from Jam Press (Roman Shipwreck Hoard)Perfectly persevered treasure from 2,000-year old shipwreck found by diversDivers have uncovered a stunning haul of perfectly preserved treasure from a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck lying at the bottom of a lake.Hundreds of ancient objects were found resting on the lakebed – exactly where they settled when the vessel sank centuries ago.Remarkably, while the boat itself has long since vanished, its cargo remains largely intact.The incredible discovery was made in Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, after aerial photography in November 2024 spotted signs of submerged heritage.Follow-up dives and a full excavation in March 2025 revealed the extraordinary find, as reported by creatorzine.com.The operation is being led by the Cantonal Archaeology Office of Neuchâtel (OARC), alongside the Octopus Foundation and the Archaeological Service of the State of Fribourg.In a statement, officials said: "T.,Image: 1087720683, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO Australia, Germany, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Unknown Country, Model Release: no, Pictured: Divers exploring the shipwreck

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