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More than 150 shipwrecks discovered in the waters off the Pillars of Hercules

Video. More than 150 shipwrecks discovered beneath Gibraltar waters

Updated: 24/06/2026 - 7:59 GMT+2

Researchers have identified more than 150 archaeological sites, including over 130 shipwrecks, in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing centuries of maritime history beneath one of the world's busiest waterways.

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