Archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery near the port of Alexandria in Egypt
Three shipwrecks dating back to ancient Roman times have been discovered by experts during archaeological excavation work carried out in the eastern port of Alexandria, Egypt. It is believed that more shipwrecks will be found as excavations continue in 2018.
Ancient Egypt’s gateway to the Mediterranean — submerged and buried under layers of sand — is an important reminder of the great numbers of sunken treasures that remain hidden from modern history.
Now, experts have made another sensational discovery in the bay of Abu Qir in Alexandria.
Three ancient shipwrecks dating back to Roman times have been discovered during archaeological excavation work carried out in the eastern port of Alexandria, Egypt.
The discovery, made by an Egyptian mission in collaboration with the European Institute of Underwater Archeology, includes a head carved in glass dating from Roman times and probably belongs to the commander of the Roman armies «Antonio», in addition to three golden coins dating from the Emperor “Octavio”, in the bay of Abu Qir in Alexandria.
