07-22-2016, 06:34 AM
Some Really Awesome Pictures,,,
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Quote:The divers and their team of researchers carefully lift the statue to the surface in order to preserve and protect this piece of history. It will reside safely in a museum.
Quote:This gold plaque was found in the southern sector of the city. The text is written in Greek and acts as a signature for foundation deposits in the name of the king responsible for building this area. King Ptolemy III (246-222 B.C.)
Quote:A bronze oil lamp in excellent condition. This dates back to the 2nd century B.C.
Quote:Diver Franck Goddio showing off the size of this inscribed stele. This was ordered to be built by Nectanebo I sometime between 378 and 362 B.C.
Quote:The divers carefully lift the enormous stele out of the water where it has been for well over 1200 years.
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