2000-Year-Old 115-Foot Luxury Vessel Found in Alexandria

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News18•14-12-2025, 13:33
2000-Year-Old 115-Foot Luxury Vessel Found in Alexandria
- •A 2000-year-old luxurious pleasure boat was discovered by the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) in Egypt's ancient Alexandria port.
- •The well-preserved vessel, estimated at 115 feet long, was found near Antirhodos Island and is believed to be a "thalamagos."
- •These boats were used by wealthy Romans for excursions, banquets, and religious or royal processions, possibly dating back to the 1st century AD.
- •Experts suggest the boat may have been linked to the Temple of Isis and could have sunk around 50 AD, shedding light on Alexandria's rich history.
Why It Matters: Ancient Roman luxury boat discovery unveils Alexandria's rich historical secrets.
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