Divers with Italy's Carabinieri have discovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck off Sicily's northwest coast. The vessel, nearly 70 feet long and 20 feet wide, holds hundreds of ancient Roman amphorae. Local spearfisherman Giacomo De Mola filmed the moment he and friend Igor Bisulli encountered the sunken treasure.

The find is hailed as one of Italy's most significant underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years. The site will now be documented by experts from the Superintendency of the Sea, who will also secure its location to protect it from looters.

De Mola described his discovery: 'It was without a doubt, the most incredible discovery of my life.' His StructureScan sonar technology revealed not just amphorae but also two anchors and a lead pipe, all remarkably well-preserved after millennia underwater.

The Carabinieri have designated the site as an important archaeological area. The exact location will be kept secret for now to prevent unauthorised access or damage. This shipwreck, hidden for centuries, now offers historians a glimpse into the trade and culture of ancient Rome.