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Archaeologists set out today to use a revolutionary new deep sea diving suit to explore the ancient shipwreck, where the Antikythera Mechanism was found.

The decision not to take the exhibition to Switzerland was made by the Archaeological Council because of the ancient mechanism's fragile state and its major importance for archaeology.

The sea around the island of Antikythera has yielded a veritable archeological treasure trove, but recent studies show that the sea may be hiding even more precious items.