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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Egyptian Pleasure Boat in Sunken Port

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Egyptian Pleasure Boat in Sunken Port

Underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team from the Institut Européen d’Archéologie Sous-Marine have uncovered the remains of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat, known as a thalamagos, at the submerged port off Alexandria's harbor in Egypt. The discovery includes 28-meter long timbers that were part of a 35-meter long vessel, which was used for feasts and ceremonies. This is the first time such a boat has been found, despite being documented in historical texts by Strabo, a Greek geographer. The ship, featuring a central pavilion and Greek graffiti, is believed to have been built in Alexandria and used for ritual purposes, possibly linked to the temple of Isis and the reign of Cleopatra.

Archaeologists Discover Rare Ancient Egyptian 'Pleasure Boat' in Alexandria Port

Archaeologists Discover Rare Ancient Egyptian 'Pleasure Boat' in Alexandria Port

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat at the submerged port off Alexandria's harbor. The discovery was made by underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team from the Institut Européen d’Archéologie Sous-Marine. The ship, known as a thalamagos, was a luxurious vessel used for feasts and ceremonies, as documented by the Greek geographer Strabo. This is the first time such a boat has been found in reality, despite its mention in historical texts. The shipwreck, found seven meters underwater, is believed to have sunk during the destruction of the temple of Isis around 50 C.E. The discovery is part of ongoing excavations at the Portus Magnus complex, which has been a site of significant historical findings related to figures like Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.

Archaeologists Discover 483 Bronze Age Settlements in Western Turkey, Shedding Light on Lost Luwian Culture

Archaeologists Discover 483 Bronze Age Settlements in Western Turkey, Shedding Light on Lost Luwian Culture

Archaeologists have uncovered 483 settlements in western Turkey, revealing a powerful and independent culture from the Late Bronze Age known as the Luwians. This discovery, made over more than a decade of research, challenges previous historical narratives that largely ignored the Luwians due to political and ideological biases. The settlements, dating back to between 2000 and 1300 BCE, provide evidence of a distinct culture separate from the Mycenaean Greeks and Hittite Anatolians. The findings suggest that the Luwians had their own languages, customs, and social structures, and played a significant role in the region's ancient history.

Mossad Director Nominee's Proposal for Nuclear Arms Transfer Raises Concerns

Mossad Director Nominee's Proposal for Nuclear Arms Transfer Raises Concerns

Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, recently appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the next Mossad director, has sparked controversy with a past academic proposal suggesting the transfer of nuclear weapons to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This idea, outlined in a paper titled 'Yesterday’s Doomsday,' was part of Gofman's studies at the National Security College in 2019. The proposal envisions a strategic shift in response to Iran's nuclear advancements, suggesting that arming these Middle Eastern countries could create a new strategic balance. The paper, although hypothetical, reflects Gofman's unconventional strategic thinking, which has raised eyebrows due to its departure from traditional Israeli security doctrines.

Soccer-Seattle World Cup organisers say Pride events will go ahead outside Egypt-Iran match

Soccer-Seattle World Cup organisers say Pride events will go ahead outside Egypt-Iran match

Dec 10 (Reuters) - World Cup organisers in Seattle on Wednesday said their Pride events would go ahead as planned outside a June match in the city between Egypt and Iran despite objections from sports officials in the two countries where homosexuality is criminalised.

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Egyptian Pleasure Boat Wreck Near Alexandria

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Egyptian Pleasure Boat Wreck Near Alexandria

Archaeologists have discovered the wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria. The vessel, estimated to be nearly 2,000 years old, was found submerged in an ancient port complex. Led by Franck Goddio, the excavation by the Institut Européen d’Archéologie Sous-Marine revealed preserved timbers with Greek graffiti dating back to the first century A.D. The boat, known as a 'thalamagos,' was likely used for luxury and ceremonial purposes, possibly linked to the temple of Isis on Antirhodos Island. The discovery provides insights into the life and culture of early Roman Egypt, particularly in relation to religious and ceremonial practices.

Discovery of 2,000-Year-Old Pleasure Boat Off Egypt's Coast Highlights Ancient Maritime History

Discovery of 2,000-Year-Old Pleasure Boat Off Egypt's Coast Highlights Ancient Maritime History

Underwater archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria. The vessel, found submerged in the port of the island of Antirhodos, measures over 115 feet in length and 23 feet in width. The European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) reported that Greek graffiti on the boat suggests it dates back to the first half of the first century AD, indicating it was likely built in Alexandria. The boat, which was propelled solely by oars, featured a luxuriously decorated cabin. This discovery is significant as it is the first of its kind found in Egypt, despite being mentioned by ancient authors and depicted in historical iconography.

Underwater Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Pleasure Boat Off Egypt's Coast

Underwater Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Pleasure Boat Off Egypt's Coast

Underwater archaeologists have announced the discovery of a 2,000-year-old wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria. The vessel, found submerged in the port of the island of Antirhodos, measures over 115 feet in length and 23 feet in width. The European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) reported that the boat, believed to have been built in Alexandria, features Greek graffiti dating back to the first half of the first century AD. This discovery is significant as it is the first time such a boat has been found in Egypt, despite being mentioned by ancient authors and depicted in historical iconography. The boat is thought to have been luxuriously decorated and propelled solely by oars. The site of the discovery, Alexandria, is known for its ancient ruins and is vulnerable to climate change, with predictions that a third of the city could be underwater by 2050.

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Egyptian Pleasure Boat Wreck in Alexandria

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Egyptian Pleasure Boat Wreck in Alexandria

Archaeologists have discovered the wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat, known as a 'thalamagos,' submerged in a port complex off the coast of Alexandria. The vessel, estimated to be nearly 2,000 years old, was found by a team led by Franck Goddio from the Institut Européen d’Archéologie Sous-Marine (IEASM). The boat, measuring approximately 115 feet in length and 23 feet in width, was located in the port of the island of Antirhodos, part of Alexandria's 'Portus Magnus.' The wreck's preserved timbers, some 92 feet long, bear Greek graffiti dating back to the first half of the 1st century A.D. The thalamagos is believed to have had a luxuriously decorated cabin and was likely propelled by oars. The discovery provides insights into the life, religion, and luxury of early Roman Egypt.

Israeli army takes journalists into a tunnel in a Gaza city it seized and largely flattened

Israeli army takes journalists into a tunnel in a Gaza city it seized and largely flattened

Israel’s military took journalists into Rafah this week

No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt

No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt

With uncertainty hanging over his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah sent out another message

U.S. imposes sanctions on network it accuses of fueling war in Sudan

U.S. imposes sanctions on network it accuses of fueling war in Sudan

By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on actors it accused of fueling the war in Sudan, taking aim at what it said was a transnational network that recruits former Colombian military personnel and trains soldiers, including children, to fight for