A shipwreck of Roman cargo has been found at the bottom of Lake Neuchâtel. It includes several hundred ceramic objects, olive oil containers from Spain as well as tools and weapons. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The artefacts are in excellent condition, according to a media conference organised by the canton of Neuchâtel on Wednesday. The richness and variety of these archaeological finds make this discovery a unique event in Switzerland and even north of the Alps. Several hundred ceramic containers The cargo consists of several hundred ceramic containers that lay intact on the lake bed including bowls, plates, mugs and dishes made in central Switzerland. Olive oil containers imported from Spain bear witness to the long-distance transport of goods in Roman times. The ship's cargo also contains utensils, tools and wagon wheels, which are also in a very good state. As unique finds in Switzerland from the Roman period, these objects bear witness to the ...
