Egypt retrieves parts of 2,000-year-old sunken city off coast of Alexandria
Cranes hoisted statues from depths of submerged site that authorities say may be extension of ancient city of CanopusEgypt has unveiled parts of a sunken city submerged beneath waters off the coast of Alexandria, revealing buildings, artefacts and an ancient dock that date back more than 2,000...
<p>Cranes hoisted statues from depths of submerged site that authorities say may be extension of ancient city of Canopus</p><p>Egypt has unveiled parts of a sunken city submerged beneath waters off the coast of Alexandria, revealing buildings, artefacts and an ancient dock that date back more than 2,000 years.</p><p>Egyptian authorities said the site, located in the waters of Abu Qir Bay, may be an extension of the ancient city of Canopus, a prominent centre during the Ptolemaic dynasty, which ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years, and the Roman empire, which governed for about 600 years.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/21/egypt-retrieves-parts-of-2000-year-old-sunken-city-canopus-off-coast-of-alexandria">Continue reading...</a>
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