Ancient Artifacts from Sunken City Off Alexandria Recovered
TL;DR
Egyptian authorities recovered artifacts from a sunken city off Alexandria, believed to be part of the ancient seaport Canopus, dating back over 2,000 years. The relics include statues, building remnants, and a merchant ship, and will be displayed in an exhibition at the Alexandria National Museum. Rising sea levels threaten Alexandria's historic sites, with significant portions expected to be submerged by 2050.
- Ancient Sculptures Recovered From Sunken City Off Alexandria Hyperallergic
- Photos show 2,000-year-old artifacts pulled from sunken city off Egypt's coast CBS News
- Ruins of 2,000-year-old sunken city pulled from waters off Alexandria, Egypt NBC News
- Ancient artifacts of sunken city likely destroyed by earthquake or tsunami plucked from seafloor Fox News
- Photos from Egypt show archaeologists and divers recovering ancient artifacts from the seabed AP News
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