The sewn boat of Zambratija, which sank off the coast of Croatia, has endured the test of time remarkably well. Despite being composed of over 12 meters in length, the boat’s preservation is surprisingly good, with a remarkable 7 meters still intact.

A joint team consisting of researchers from the Center Camille Jullian (CNRS/AMU) and the Archaeological Museum of Istria (Pula, Croatia) will closely examine this sunken vessel.

It dates back to the period between the late 12th century BCE and the late 10th century BCE, making it the oldest known completely hand-sewn boat in the Mediterranean.

The construction of this boat involved meticulous craftsmanship, with workers using pliable fibers to stitch together wooden pieces.

[archaeologymag.com]

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