14/05/2013
Lost Egyptian City Revealed After 1,200 Years Under Sea
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The ruins of the lost city were found 30 feet under the surface of the Mediterranean Sea in Aboukir Bay, near Alexandria. Known as Heracleion to the ancient Greeks and Thonis to the ancient Egyptians, the city was a port for both civilisations.
Franck Goddio and divers of his team are inspecting the statue of a pharaoh. The colossal statue is of red granite and measures over 5 metres. It was found close to the big temple of sunken Thonis-Heracleion and reassembled on the site. |
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They have discovered the remains of more than 64 ships buried in the thick clay and sand that now covers the sea bed. Gold coins and weights made from bronze and stone have also been found, hinting at the trade that went on. |
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Exciting archeological finds help describe an ancient city that was not only a vital international trade hub but possibly an important religious center. The television crew used archeological survey data to construct a computer model of the city.
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com |
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Lost Egyptian City Revealed After 1,200 Years Under Sea
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