Shocking Discovery of the Temple of Goddess Aphrodite Underwater in Egypt, Full of Precious Artifacts

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Shocking Discovery of Goddess Aphrodite's Temple Underwater in Egypt, Full of Precious Objects.

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A group of archaeologists successfully discovered the remains of a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Aphrodite and also a temple for the Egyptian god Amun, beneath the sea surface in Heracleion, an ancient city located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. This discovery took place in the ancient port city of Thonis-Heracleion in the Bay of Aboukir, a location that was initially discovered in 2000 and continues to reveal long-lost treasures. Source: Greek Reporter

When we reviewed the Temple of Aphrodite in Heracleion, we found that the building has significant historical meaning.

Shocking Discovery of the Temple of Goddess Aphrodite Underwater in Egypt, Full of Precious Artifacts

Source: Greek Reporter

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This discovery confirms that during the reign of the Saite Dynasty (664-525 BC), Greek citizens who came to this city were granted the right to trade and even settle there, where they established a temple to worship their own gods.

"Mercenary Soldiers"

In this excavation, the group of archaeologists successfully discovered various bronze statues and ceramics that show reverence towards the goddess Aphrodite. In addition, weapons believed to be used by Greek mercenaries were also found, indicating their participation in defending access to the Kingdom of Egypt at the mouth of the Canopic Branch of the Nile River, a major and crucial navigation route in ancient times.

"Other Temple Discovery"

Next to the Aphrodite temple, the group of archaeologists also discovered another temple dedicated to the Egyptian god, Amun. Unfortunately, it is believed that this temple collapsed in the 2nd century BC due to a great disaster. The rising sea level, earthquakes, and tidal waves caused the land to compact, resulting in a part of the Nile Delta, with an area of 110 square kilometers, sinking underwater along with the city of Thonis-Heracleion.

In the excavation at the Temple of Amun, the discovery of valuable objects such as silver ritual tools, gold jewelry, and alabaster containers used to store perfume or fragrant oils is revealed. These findings indicate the wealth and grandeur of the temple, as well as indicating the level of piety of the inhabitants of the port city in the past.

Source: Greek Reporter

Heracleion, formerly known as Thonis and often referred to as Thonis-Heracleion, is an ancient port city in Egypt located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 32 kilometers northeast of Alexandria.

Before Alexandria became a significant city center, Heracleion played a central role as the main gateway for ships coming from various Greek regions to Egypt. However, over time, this city experienced a decline triggered by various factors such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and rising sea levels.

Source: Greek Reporter

At the end of the second century BC, the monumental buildings in Heracleion collapsed into the depths of the sea, and a number of residents still remained during the Roman rule and the early Arab rule. Nevertheless, by the end of the 8th century AD, the ruins of Heracleion sank beneath the surface of the Mediterranean Sea. These astonishing discoveries have brought forth a significant amount of buried treasure that emerged after more than 2,000 years, providing profound insights into life in the ancient Egyptian and Greek world.

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