Ancient Pleasure Boat Discovered in Alexandria’s Sunken Harbor

Overview: Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient pleasure boat in Alexandria’s submerged harbor. Researchers identified the vessel as a thalamegos, a luxury barge used during the Greco-Roman period, dating to the first century CE. The find, located near the underwater ruins of a Temple of Isis, provides new insight into elite maritime life … Continue reading Ancient Pleasure Boat Discovered in Alexandria’s Sunken Harbor