Porcelain found in its packing
In 2024 the Dokuz Eylül University excavation team reported finding packed Chinese porcelain on the wreck. A single dish prompts different questions from a group of vessels prepared for transport. The packing and vessels together give researchers evidence about their condition on board.
Reading the excavation report
The university’s marine sciences institute and underwater heritage research centre conducted the work. When reading their announcement, distinguish reported objects from the questions they raise about the voyage. It is a way to see Kızlan through the people and goods that once passed offshore.
