Ancient underwater city in Egypt reveals ship and burial site

29 Jul 2021

Ancient underwater city in Egypt reveals ship and burial site

Ancient underwater city in Egypt reveals ship and burial siteThe ancient city of Thonis (also known as Heracleion) was discovered by underwater archaeologists in 2001 in Egypt. Experts said that the city submerged due to severe flood at the end of the second century BC. The remains of the city are located in Abu Qir Bay in Egypt, 30 feet underwater.

Recently, explorers also found the remains of an old ship and a burial site in Thonis. Archaeologists said that the large ship sank after it collided with giant blocks of the famous Amun Temple in Thonis.

The old ship was called a galley. A galley was the type of vessel with a large sail, and they were propelled at a high speed by a team of oarsmen. The ship is said to be 82 feet long and now, it lies 16 feet under the water.

Along with the ship, a burial site was also found under the water. The burial ground was used around 2400 years back. A gold amulet was found from the burial site. It depicted the face of Bes.

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