Archaeologists uncover 'extraordinary' treasure trove in ancient Roman shipwreck

Some 1,600 years ago, a merchant ship wrecked in the ancient harbor of Caesarea and with it vanished a trove of treasures. Now Israeli divers have uncovered the long-lost cargo, marking the biggest such discovery in the last 30 years.

The Israel Antiquities Authority has recovered many enchanting bronze artifacts from the wreck, including a lamp depicting the sun god Sol, a figurine of the moon goddess Luna, a lamp of the head of an African slave, animal carvings, and a bronze faucet shaped like a boar with a swan on its head, i24News reports.

Thousands of coins depicting the image of Emperor Constantine were also discovered. Constantine ruled the Western Roman Empire from 312-324 A.D.

"These are extremely exciting finds, which apart from their extraordinary beauty, are of historical significance," the Israel Antiquities Authority said. See more of the discoveries below. Jeva Lange

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