Monday, January 13, 2014
Located near Pylos, in the south-western Peloponnese, two archaeological
diving parks will allow visitors to explore ancient shipwrecks and
underwater archaeology by the summer of 2014, as British Wanderlust travel magazine reports.
Among the sites are the remains of ancient trading vessels dating to the
Roman, Byzantine and medieval periods, discovered by archaeologists
around the island of Sapienza. To the north, in the Bay of Navarino
are a number of 19th century shipwrecks. These include the remains of
three Turkish ships sunk by allied British, Russian and French forces
during the Battle of Navarino
that took place in 1827 and was a key engagement in the Greek War of
Independence. In addition to underwater archaeology, divers will have
the opportunity to enjoy the marine life of the Mediterranean, as well
as underwater caves and reefs, which are home to grouper and sea
turtles. All of these can be found within the parks, while dolphins are a
common sight in Pylos Bay.
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