Underwater archaeologists have recovered over 1,000 Roman-era objects from Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The find, made by the Octopus Foundation, includes kitchen utensils and artifacts believed to belong to legionnaires escorting a freight ship that sank between 20 and 50 AD.
Divers initially mistook the cargo for World War II mines before realizing the terracotta's ancient origins. The artifacts, including swords, daggers, and belt buckles, suggest the ship was carrying goods for a legion of approximately 6,000 men. A miraculously preserved wicker basket contained distinct ceramic objects, possibly for the ship's crew. The Octopus Foundation is currently cleaning and restoring the artifacts, with plans for a book, documentary, and exhibition at the Laténium museum.