3D Modeling
Here are some of the artifacts recovered during the 2014-2016 expeditions and modeled with Autodesk’s ReMake software. Building a full list of Antikythera artifacts and a 3D virtual Museum of them will be an ongoing effort, in partnership with Autodesk. Human Skeletal Remains The 2016.2 excavation season delivered our most important find yet: a mostly intact human skeleton.Read More
1900 – 1901: The Discovery
In the spring of 1900, two sponge fishing boats from the island of Symi came to anchor off the east coast of Antikythera. Waiting for calm seas before proceeding to their intended fishing grounds, the sponge divers decided to dive along the island’s coast. Diver Ilias Stadiatis happened upon the wreck at depths reported betweenRead More
Exploring the Antikythera wreck site
More than a hundred years ago, in 1900, an extraordinary treasure was discovered by sponge divers at the bottom of the sea near the island of Antikythera, in southern Greece. This story has not ended yet. Read more about the history of the wreck
Using advanced technology
In 2014 and 2015 the “Return to Antikythera” project made use of an autonomous robot carrying stereocameras and sonars. Our diving teams use advanced systems including mixed-gas closed circuit rebreathers, as well as an unique diving suit. Read about the technology
Antikythera artifacts
Hundred of artifacts are exhibited and archived at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece. Artifacts recovered in our excavations will tell a more complete story about the ship, its cargo, the crew and passengers, and their final voyage. Browse the collections
