Sunken Civilizations part 2: Cleopatra’s Kingdom, Alexandria, Egypt

Sunken Cities Of The Ancient World

Though finding Atlantis may still be a pipe dream, these cities, long submerged in the depths of their surrounding oceans, provide enough mystery and wonder to whet your imaginations

Lost for 1,600 years, the royal quarters of Cleopatra were discovered off the shores of Alexandria. A team of marine archaeologists, led by Frenchman, Franck Goddio, began excavating the ancient city in 1998. Historians believe the site was submerged by earthquakes and tidal waves, yet, astonishingly, several artifacts remained largely intact. Amongst the discoveries were the foundations of the palace, shipwrecks, red granite columns, and statues of the goddess Isis and a sphinx. The Egyptian Government plans to create an underwater museum and hold tours of the site.

This picture is circulating as an Alexandrian (Egypt) temple nearly two millenniums old that has sunk into the sea/ocean. It is not. It is an underwater cemetery project in Florida. I just think it’s cool. For all my mermaid lovers out there!

Also check out the Sunken Civilizations part 1:Alexandria, Egypt Alexandria, EgyptSunken Civilizations part 3:Thonis-Heracleion, Egypt, Sunken Civilizations part 4:Canopus, Egypt

via: all-that-is-interesting

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  • Nice! I am supposed to (if things clear up) head in Egypt in 6 weeks and looked a doing one of these dives but reviews were pretty negative based on poor visibility. These pictures are awesome though, may have to look into it some more!

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