Texas archaeologists Arlen Chase and Diane Chase have uncovered the tomb of Te’ K’ab Chaak, who was the earliest known ruler of Caracol, a prominent Mayan city in Belize, dating back to the 4th century. This discovery has been attributed to the Caracol Archaeological Project and the University of Houston.
German researchers recently announced the discovery of 31 shipwrecks, including a possible steamship that was destroyed in a World War II air raid.
Meanwhile, archaeologists working in Germany have discovered shipwrecks in Lake Constance as part of the “Wrecks and Deep Sea” project. Launched in 2022, the initiative has involved divers and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that have identified over 250 potential underwater anomalies, as reported by the State Office for Monument Preservation in a recent news release.
Among these findings was a nearly intact cargo sailing ship with its mast and yard still in place. The ship’s location under deep water conditions prevented the formation of invasive quagga mussels, thus preserving crucial features such as bow clamps and belaying pins, the release stated.
The stern of a wooden cargo sailing ship is pictured resting at the bottom of Lake Constance. (LAD in RPS/ISF of LUBW, Marcel Edel)
At another site with widely scattered debris, researchers found at least 17 wooden barrels, according to the release.
The project will continue through summer 2027.
Additionally, earlier this year, a vintage car was discovered during a similar underwater exploration of the USS Yorktown situated in the Pacific Ocean, as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
