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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Off the coast of France, a massive serpent emerges from the sea
A crawling snake erupts from the sea just off the coast of the Loire estuary west of Nantes, France. Serpent d'océan, a 425-foot (130-meter) sculpture by French Chinese contemporary artist Huang Yong Ping, was completed in 2012 and is part of the Estuaire permanent public art collection that runs the length of the estuary's 37 miles. The serpent's aluminum skeleton is … [Read more...] about Off the coast of France, a massive serpent emerges from the sea