Traces of a shipwreck that occurred thousands of years before his death were discovered in the cave pool of Emperor Tiberius on the island of Capri. This was reported by HeritageDaily.
In the Blue Cave (Grotta Azzurra) On the island of Capri, Roman Emperor Tiberius built a swimming pool with easy access to the water, a relaxation area, and seven marble statues, the bases of which remain. Three statues had previously been discovered in the water. Archaeologists decided to find the remains, but instead came across a piece of obsidian weighing eight kilograms. This material is of volcanic origin and has been used to make very sharp tools.
The piece, found at a depth of 30-40 meters underwater, dates back to B.C. It bore traces of the knapping characteristic of the Neolithic – New Stone Age, which ended around 2200 BC. There are traces of Neolithic settlements on some Mediterranean islands, but not on Capri. Also, there is no obsidian on this island, so scientists believe it arrived near the Tiberius Basin as a result of a shipwreck. It may have been transported for trading purposes, but it may also have been used as a source of materials for sharp tools. This is further evidence that ancient people crossed the sea more often than it seems.
For the first three decades of our era, Capri was the de facto capital of the Roman Empire. Emperor Tiberius here lived alternately in one of his 12 villas, fearing assassination attempts.
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