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Denizcilik Arkeolojisi Dergisi

Surveys were conducted in the ANTALYA Kaleiçi dates to between 4th and 6th centuries, containing 7
and Falezler region, and potsherds and ballast stones anchors, pithoi, and amphoras were documented (Fig.
from a shipwreck were observed at a location near 11). A shipwreck containing completely destroyed
Kaleiçi region. Two cannons from the Ottoman peri- load of amphoras was discovered in the Liman Ağzı
od discovered in the region were removed following a region, and amphoras of different forms were docu-
permit obtained from the Directorate of Antalya Mu- mented in the Bayrak Adası region. Three shipwrecks,
seum (Fig. 10). a stone anchor, a lead cuff that belonged to a wooden
An extensive survey was made on the shoreline of anchor, and various types of amphoras were observed
FİNİKE with the support of Finike Municipality and on the shore and in parallel with the Kaş-Fethiye mo-
SETUR Marina, revealing previously undetected torway. A few iron anchors and amphora sherds were
shipwrecks and anchors. Findings include two shipw- documented near the Gürmenli and Öksüz islands. A
recks carrying amphoras, a large size anchor from the shipwreck containing amphoras was documented near
Ottoman period, and many other anchors dating from Çoban promontory area, and a grinding stone, a th-
the Bronze Age to the Ottoman period. Three other ree-hole composite stone anchor, a single-hole stone
previously discovered shipwrecks carrying amphoras anchor, lead anchor cuff, and a ceramic pot (Fig. 12)
on the coast of Finike located around an island were were delivered to Demre Lycia Civilizations Museum
also part of the survey. for inventory. The Kaputaş area located to the west of
A sonar scan in coordination with prof. Nevzat Çevik Kaş is particularly significant due to its archaological
was performed off of Andirake Harbor on the shoreline remains that require preservation. The area is not part
of DEMRE. Additionally a shipwreck containing am- of the daily diving excursions organized in Kaş and
phoras was discovered on the shores of an island near Kalkan regions. Seven shipwrecks were surveyed du-
the Kekova island. ring the 2018 campaign in the region and the islands
KAŞ – East Roman and Ottoman anchors, potsherds nearby. Additionally it has qualities such as artefacts
from various periods and a shipwreck containing am- from almost every period, for instance amphoras and
phoras were documented in the Sarıot and and Başak anchors that are important for underwater archaeo-
Islands region. potsherds dating to various periods on logy, and that justify protection and inheritance for the
the Güvercinli Island, potsherds and anchor remains next generations. Our surveys on the shores of these
near the Besmi island, additionally a shipwreck that three provinces will continue in 2019.

Fig. 12.
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