Nearly 2,000 years after the ship sank, the wine was still intact.

Russia Today (Russia) reported on October 3rd that the treasure discovered at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea was a true "feast" for archaeologists.

The Balearic Institute for Maritime Archaeology (IBEAM) has posted a video showing the shipwreck and its accompanying artifacts, as well as the efforts of divers to recover them from the deep seabed. "This is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in the entire Mediterranean region from the Roman Empire," stated the Mallorca Cultural Office (Spain).

This small cargo ship appears to have sunk near the island of Mallorca around the 3rd century AD while traveling from the Iberian Peninsula (southwest Europe) – now part of Spain – to Rome.

Scientists discovered the ship and believe it ran aground and was rapidly taking on water. If it had sunk in a storm, debris and cargo would have been scattered in all directions.

Shipwrecks and many intact vessels found at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea - Video: IBEAM

There are 93 earthenware jars still completely sealed inside the ship's hull. These jars, with their two handles and narrow necks, were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.

According to Reuters, these jars were filled with wine, olive oil, and garum – a sauce made from fermented tomatoes and fish guts that was popular during the Roman Empire.

These specialties were produced in Spain in large quantities and shipped to Rome and other parts of the Roman Empire.

However, some studies suggest that this type of sauce may have been the cause of ancient Romans contracting tapeworms that parasitized fish.

Scientists are currently cataloging and studying the discovered vessels. However, they may not be able to taste the substances contained within them.

Tuong Minh