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A child snorkeling with his family in southwestern Türkiye noticed broken objects on the seabed that may belong to amphorae dating back to antiquity, according to an initial assessment by the Milas Museum Directorate.
The child came across the fragments while using a diving mask and snorkel in the Mandalya Gulf, located in the Milas district of Mugla. After noticing objects that resembled pieces of roof tile, he alerted his parents.
The child and his family then went back into the water and photographed the remains without removing them from the seabed.
The family passed the images on to the Milas Museum Directorate, where specialists carried out an initial examination.
Museum experts said the fragments could have come from ancient amphorae, large ceramic containers commonly used to carry olive oil, wine and other commercial goods.
Officials underlined that cultural remains found underwater should not be moved or damaged and should instead be reported to the relevant authorities.
They added that leaving such objects in place plays an important role in protecting archaeological heritage and thanked the child and his family for handling the discovery responsibly.
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