![]() Thonis-Heracleion, completely submerged 6.5 kilometers offĪlexandria's coast. Heracleion go back to as early as the 12th century BCE, and it is mentioned by ancient Greek historians.īut 20 years ago, underwater archaeologist Dr Franck Goddio was searching the Egyptian coastline for French warships from the 18th century battle of the Nile, but instead stumbled across the treasures of the lost city.įranck Goddio and his team saw a colossal face emerge from the watery shadows. archaeology.newsĤ,656 likes archaeology.news The Sunken City of Heracleion An ancientĬity exhumed from the depths of the oceanįor centuries, Heracleion was believed to be a legend, much like the fabled city of Atlantis. ![]() ![]() Originally posted on Instagram by Archaeology News.
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