A Bronze Age shipwreck found off the coast of the UK proves that even 3,000 years ago commerce was flourishing and that civilization had reached a significant point of development in Northern Europe.

From the Telegraph report:

Experts say the "incredibly exciting" discovery provides new evidence about the extent and sophistication of Britain's links with Europe in the Bronze Age as well as the remarkable seafaring abilities of the people during the period.

Archaeologists have described the vessel, which is thought to date back to around 900BC, as being a "bulk carrier" of its age.

The sunken ship was carrying what for the time was a large supply of copper, sourced from around Europe, proving that economic ties were already sophisticated by the time the ship sank. No word yet, however, on whether or not some politician will attempt to take credit for the jobs this economic activity created back then.

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