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This ancient Egyptian port city was rediscovered after 1,000 years!
This ancient Egyptian port city was rediscovered after 1,000 years!
Heracleion, an ancient Egyptian port city, was built on the Nile Delta's adjoining islands around a central temple.
Heracleion, an ancient Egyptian port city, was built on the Nile Delta's adjoining islands around a central temple.
The city had numerous canals, harbours, anchorages, and was connected by ferries, bridges, and pontoons.
The city had numerous canals, harbours, anchorages, and was connected by ferries, bridges, and pontoons.
Heracleion, also known as Thonis-Heracleion, became a significant port for international trade and tax collection by the Later Period.
Heracleion, also known as Thonis-Heracleion, became a significant port for international trade and tax collection by the Later Peri
od.
A large temple of Amun's Khonsou was central to the city's religious significance.
A large temple of Amun's Khonsou was central to the city's religious significance.
The city flourished between the 6th and 4th centuries BC, with a prominent temple of Amun-Gereb, Egypt's supreme god.
The city flourished between the 6th and 4th centuries BC, with a prominent temple of Amun-Gereb, Egypt's supreme god.
Heracleion's importance declined with the rise of Alexandria as Egypt's primary port in the second century BC.
Heracleion's importance declined with the rise of Alexandria as Egypt's primary port in the second century BC.
A major weather event, possibly a tsunami or earthquake, contributed to the city's decline and eventual submersion by the eighth century AD.
A major weather event, possibly a tsunami or earthquake, contributed to the city's decline and eventual submersion by the eigh
th century AD.
The city remained lost under the sea for 1200 years, preserved by sand and debris.
The city remained lost under the sea for 1200 years, preserved by sand and debris.
In 2000, French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team rediscovered and excavated Heracleion.
In 2000, French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team rediscovered and excavated Heracleion.
Since its discovery, numerous artifacts and structures have been uncovered, revealing the city's historical significance and former glory.
Since its discovery, numerous artifacts and structures have been uncovered, revealing the city's historical significance and former glory.
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