ancient city of Heracleion found

[727Sky]

See article for some really neat pictures

Off the coast of Egypt divers have discovered something that was thought to be lost a long time ago. It was said that the ancient city of Heracleion was lost under the sea for good. Well 1200 years later, off the bay of Aboukir, this ancient city has finally been discovered. The city dates back to the 6th century B.C. and holds some of the most beautiful artifacts you could imagine. Things like grand statues of gods and goddesses standing well over 15 feet tall and carved out of red granite, treasures of gold and rare stones, elaborate temples and enormous tablets. This find is enormous in the historical preservation community and has been commissioned by museums around the world. Take a look at this incredible city found underwater.

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[guohua]

Some Really Awesome Pictures,,,

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. 

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.) 

A bronze oil lamp in excellent condition. This dates back to the 2nd century B.C.

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. 

The divers carefully lift the enormous stele out of the water where it has been for well over 1200 years. 

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[Mystic Wanderer]

What an awesome discovery!  Great pictures too.  

[727Sky]

Some Really Awesome Pictures,,,

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. 

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.) 

A bronze oil lamp in excellent condition. This dates back to the 2nd century B.C.

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. 

The divers carefully lift the enormous stele out of the water where it has been for well over 1200 years. 

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Thank you for posting those

[BIAD]

It looks absolutely fascinating, thanks for the posting.
A must-read.