8/21/2026
Science Frontiers · deep-mysteries

2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck reveals ancient waterproofing secrets

Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck reveals ancient waterproofing secrets
Scientists analyzing a 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck found that its hull was coated with pine tar and, in one area, a mixture of tar and beeswax. Pollen trapped in those ancient coatings acted like a geographic fingerprint, revealing the landscapes surrounding the ship when repairs were made.
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2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck reveals ancient waterproofing secrets — Science Frontiers