These rituals were central to the religious and cultural identity of the city. One of the more recent and significant ...

A treasure trove of ancient Egyptian and Grecian artifacts has been uncovered in sunken temples in a mysterious underwater city off the coast of Egypt. A team of archaeologists made the discovery ...

Since 2002, the underwater areas of Baiae have been ... Thonis is the original Egyptian name for the city, whilst Heracleion is the Greek name, in honour of Heracles. Located at the western ...

This incredible lost city was one of Egypt’s largest ports before Alexandria, but it is now submerged underwater. Thonis, also known as Heracleion, was once a trade hub but today it can only be ...

And so before it was difficult to proceed with underwater excavations ... only the masters of the Greek city of Alexandria, but of the whole country named Egypt. Every captain, every traveler ...

Researchers believe that the city became submerged underwater after several earthquakes. The European Institute for Underwater Archaeology works with Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities.

Since 2002, the underwater areas of Baiae have been ... Thonis is the original Egyptian name for the city, whilst Heracleion is the Greek name, in honour of Heracles. Located at the western ...