A submerged port at Taposiris Magna

EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY: Submerged port discovery could lead to Cleopatra’s lost tomb. Archaeologists have discovered a submerged ancient port near the ruins of the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria, Egypt (Mark Milligan, Heritage Daily).

In a groundbreaking study led by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez, working in collaboration with RMS Titanic discoverer Bob Ballard and a team of underwater archaeologists, a vast submerged port was discovered offshore from Taposiris Magna at a depth of 12 metres.

It seems like just about everything except Cleopatra's tomb has been found at Taposiris Magna. But perhaps that is coming.

Meanwhile, for notices of the many fascinating discoveries there, start here and follow the links. And for posts on or involving Cleopatra VII (the Cleopatra), who reportedly knew Hebrew and Aramaic, see there and links plus here and links.

HT Archaeologica News. Cross-file under Maritime (Marine, Underwater) Archaeology.

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