Antikythera wreck yields new treasures (BBC)
An international expedition says it has made further, remarkable finds at the site of the Antikythera shipwreck.
The vessel, which dates from 70-60BC, was famously first identified by Greek sponge divers more than 100 years ago.
Its greatest treasure is the remains of a geared "computer" that was used to calculate the positions of astronomical objects.
The new archaeological investigations have retrieved tableware, ship components, and a giant bronze spear.
This weapon was probably attached to a warrior statue, the dive team believes.
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more: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29557384
http://antikythera.whoi.edu/
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/expeditions/2014/10/08/return-to-the-antikythera-shipwreck-the-first-mission-for-exosuit/
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