There are always people looking around the world for hidden treasure and it turns out that right off the bay of Aboukir, in Egypt, divers found just that. They uncovered a spectacular treasure, that had been lost for centuries.
Drowned in the depths of the ocean, they found the lost city of Heracleion, an ancient city which dates back to the 6th century B.C. But what’s most impressive are the artefacts it contains and the stories it tells through their existence!
26. The Lost City
This wasn’t just a random city though, researchers believe the city Thonis-Heracleion was an important port between the Mediterranean and the Nile. Once a busy and bustling city centre, it held much valuable information.
Christoph Gerigk © Franck Goddio / Hilti Foundation
With that information also came a wealth of historic treasure. You might expect that the city would be dilapidated but it has a stunning beauty still associated with it. Take a look at the following photos of the lost city and see for yourself!