Ancient History Lost Egyptian City
The discovery of the lost Egyptian city after 1200 years.
After 1200 years, the long lost Egyptian city Thonis-Heracleion was finally unearthed near Alexandria. Thonis-Heracleion was beginning to become extinct to memory of mankind. The only written evidence of this place was preserved in ancient classic texts and inscriptions found by archaeologists. The existence of this mythical city was confirmed to be true when discovered in the year 2000 by archaeologist Franck Goddio and the European institute for underwater archaeology. Thonis-Heracleion was a prosperous city before it was engulfed by the sea many years ago. It is believed that the city was submerged underwater due to subsiding of soil causing the land to slowly segregate as well as contribution from high rise in sea level. However, the true cause is still yet to be known.
The city comprised of mummified offerings of animals for the gods, hieroglyphics and inscriptions engraved onto stone, gold coins made from bronze and stone, over 700 ancient anchors for ships, fragments from 64 shipwrecks and giant statues of the Gods and goddesses such as Isis, Osiris Hapi and Horus. These statues were displayed in temples and significant Egyptian buildings at the time.
This archaeological discovery is significant and will remain so throughout history as it is crucial in interpreting the lives of Egyptians from thousands of years ago. The lost city that was submerged under water for so long beholds ancient elements that were made and used by the Egyptians. These items expand our knowledge on the Egyptians way of life. Through hieroglyphics and engraved images, archaeologists are able to go further back in history and picture how Egyptian life was like and how people conversed with each other. As the fragments of coins, anchors and statues are brought to the surface, archaeologists are able to create a virtual model of what the city might have looked like at the time, giving them a better understanding of Egyptian
After 1200 years, the long lost Egyptian city Thonis-Heracleion was finally unearthed near Alexandria. Thonis-Heracleion was beginning to become extinct to memory of mankind. The only written evidence of this place was preserved in ancient classic texts and inscriptions found by archaeologists. The existence of this mythical city was confirmed to be true when discovered in the year 2000 by archaeologist Franck Goddio and the European institute for underwater archaeology. Thonis-Heracleion was a prosperous city before it was engulfed by the sea many years ago. It is believed that the city was submerged underwater due to subsiding of soil causing the land to slowly segregate as well as contribution from high rise in sea level. However, the true cause is still yet to be known.
The city comprised of mummified offerings of animals for the gods, hieroglyphics and inscriptions engraved onto stone, gold coins made from bronze and stone, over 700 ancient anchors for ships, fragments from 64 shipwrecks and giant statues of the Gods and goddesses such as Isis, Osiris Hapi and Horus. These statues were displayed in temples and significant Egyptian buildings at the time.
This archaeological discovery is significant and will remain so throughout history as it is crucial in interpreting the lives of Egyptians from thousands of years ago. The lost city that was submerged under water for so long beholds ancient elements that were made and used by the Egyptians. These items expand our knowledge on the Egyptians way of life. Through hieroglyphics and engraved images, archaeologists are able to go further back in history and picture how Egyptian life was like and how people conversed with each other. As the fragments of coins, anchors and statues are brought to the surface, archaeologists are able to create a virtual model of what the city might have looked like at the time, giving them a better understanding of Egyptian