Remains of an Ancient Greek Temple Discovered Off the Coast of Egypt

November 4, 2023 224.9K views
Ancient Greek Temple Remains Found Submerged Off Egypt Coast | Ancient Origins

A votive hand is emerging from the sediment during an archaeological excavation in Thonis-Heracleion. End of 5th century BC-early 4th century BC, probably from Cyprus. Photo: Christoph Gerigk ©Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation

Gold objects, jewelry and a Djed pilar, symbol of stability, made of lapis lazuli were retrieved. Thonis-Heracleion, 5th century BC. Photo: Christoph Gerigk ©Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation.

After excavation, an archaeological diver gazes at the huge blocks of the Amun temple, which fell in the mid-second century BC in the South canal of Thonis-Heracleion. They were discovered under 3 m of hard clay. Photo: Christoph Gerigk ©Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation.