The operation revealed buildings, artefacts, and a dock dating back over 2,000 years, spanning Egypt’s Ptolemaic and Roman eras. According to Agence France-Presse, as reported by The Guardian, divers who helped locate the items watched from shore as cranes lifted them to the surface.

Archaeologists recover ancient statues from underwater ruins near Alexandria, Egypt, shedding light on Ptolemaic and Roman-era life.

Ancient artifacts from a more than 2000-year-old city were lifted from the sea off the coast of Alexandria in Egypt, confirming that the site was once a complete city. The pieces, including statues and the remnants of homes and places of worship,