Ancient Bronze Dagger Found in Depths of Ocean: '3,600-Year-Old Secret'

An ancient bronze dagger associated with a sophisticated, extinct civilization has been found in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Turkey.

The dagger, which features silver rivets, is thought to be around 3,600 years old. It was uncovered during underwater excavations conducted by a team from Akdeniz University, located in Antalya Province.

The excavations took place off the coast of Kumluca district in Antalya, which lies in the south of Turkey, the country's Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced on social media.

"A 3,600-year-old secret from the depths of the Mediterranean has come to light," Ersoy said in a post on Facebook.

​"I would like to thank the teams of Akdeniz University and the Department of Excavations and Research for their meticulous work in unearthing the traces of civilizations hidden in the depths of the Mediterranean," he said.

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