The excavation commenced in 2021 under the joint direction of a multidisciplinary team composed of researchers from the University of Thessaly, the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, and the Korseai Institute. Over the past four research seasons, the project has faced the usual challenges encountered in sites exposed to open-sea conditions. Furthermore, despite the progress made in the excavation, the wreck itself continues to present significant scholarly challenges, particularly regarding its precise chronology and broader historical context.

This lecture will explore the multifaceted challenges associated with the management and execution of the excavation, addressing key issues such as the logistical complexities of conducting research in a high-risk underwater environment, and the interpretative difficulties arising from the shipwreck’s cargo layout and position. Additionally, it will discuss the methodological approaches employed to refine the dating of the site and the broader implications of its findings for understanding maritime trade networks in the Late Roman period.