Discovered in the waters of Croatia s northwestern Istria peninsula, the Zambratija boat dates back to the period between late 12th and late 10th century BC: the transition period from the Bronze to the Iron Age, analyses showed.
The oldest entirely hand-sewn boat in the Mediterranean is preparing for its next journey, after having sat undisturbed on Croatias Adriatic seafloor for millennia. But this time the vessel whose planks were actually sewn together will travel by land to France for conservatio ..