01-10-2012, 06:19 PM
Absolutely fascinating finds, I am glued to the screen. Wish Lionel Casson could have seen and commented on this.
So, are the archaeologists now certain that this is the site indeed where the 241 BC sea battle between Rome and Carthage took place and that the items recovered stem from this battle and not some other - perhaps not even recorded - naval engagement ?
So, are the archaeologists now certain that this is the site indeed where the 241 BC sea battle between Rome and Carthage took place and that the items recovered stem from this battle and not some other - perhaps not even recorded - naval engagement ?
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
