Egyptian Heraklion Underwater Lost City

It was barely more than a legend. Appearing in a few rare inscriptions and ancient texts, the city of ThonisHeracleion was hidden away for thousands of years, submerged deep under the sea. After searching for years by screening the vast area of the Abu Qir Bay off the coast of Egypt, French archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team saw a colossal face emerge from the watery shadows. Goddio had finally encountered ThonisHeracleion, completely submerged 6. 5 kilometres off Alexandrias coast. Among the underwater ruins were 64 ships, 700 anchors, a treasure trove of gold coins, statues standing at 16 feet, and most notably the remains of a massive temple to the god AmunGereb, and the tiny sarcophagi for the animals that were brought there as offerings. The ruins and artifacts made from granite and diorite are remarkably preserved, and give a glimpse into what was, 2300 years ago, one of the great port cities of the world. The harbor of ThonisHeracleion (the Egyptian and Greek names of the city