One of the most astonishing discoveries in ancient Egyptian archaeology has recently emerged from the depths of the sea. The stele of Thonis-Heracleion, created by Pharaoh Nectanebo I (378-362 BC), has been raised from the waters where it rested for over a thousand years, marking a momentous find in the submerged ruins of the port city of Thonis-Heracleion. Located near … [Read more...] about The Stele of Thonis-Heracleion: A Submerged Marvel Emerges from Ancient Egypt’s Watery Depths
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The Riace Bronzes: The Mysterious and Magnificent Ancient Greek Sculptures from the Depths of the Sea
The Riace bronzes are a pair of ancient Greek bronze sculptures that were discovered in 1972 by Stefano Mariottini while he was diving near the coast of Riace, a small town in southern Italy. These iconic sculptures, dating back to the 5th century BC, are considered some of the finest examples of Greek classical sculpture in existence. The Riace bronzes consist of two … [Read more...] about The Riace Bronzes: The Mysterious and Magnificent Ancient Greek Sculptures from the Depths of the Sea
Rare Footage Captures First-Ever Look at Mysterious Glass Octopus in Pacific Ocean
For over a century, the elusive glass octopus, also known as Vitreledonella richardi, has been one of the most enigmatic creatures of the deep sea. This ethereal creature has remained mostly elusive, and very little is known about it, except that it frequents subtropical and tropical areas deep in the ocean, mostly in the twilight zone and the midnight zone. Scientists have … [Read more...] about Rare Footage Captures First-Ever Look at Mysterious Glass Octopus in Pacific Ocean