The city, submerged following a series of earthquakes and tidal waves.

Thonis-Heracleion was built around a large temple and was crossed by a network of canals, just like Venice, and was for centuries considered Egypt's largest port in the area untilĪlexander the Great founded the coastal city of Alexandria inģ31 BCE. Among the underwater ruins were 64 ships,ħ00 anchors, a treasure trove of gold coins, statues standing at 16 feet, and most notably the remains of a massive temple to Amun-Gereb, PlayStation Days of Play is back with incredible deals on PlayStation games and more, plus your chance to win exclusive prizes in the Days of Play. Thonis-Heracleion, completely submerged 6.5 kilometers offĪlexandria's coast. Heracleion go back to as early as the 12th century BCE, and it is mentioned by ancient Greek historians.īut 20 years ago, underwater archaeologist Dr Franck Goddio was searching the Egyptian coastline for French warships from the 18th century battle of the Nile, but instead stumbled across the treasures of the lost city.įranck Goddio and his team saw a colossal face emerge from the watery shadows. The Forgotten City is coming later this month.

archaeology.newsĤ,656 likes archaeology.news The Sunken City of Heracleion An ancientĬity exhumed from the depths of the oceanįor centuries, Heracleion was believed to be a legend, much like the fabled city of Atlantis. Skyrim mod spinoff The Forgotten City is coming to Xbox Game Pass this month. Originally posted on Instagram by Archaeology News.

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