Remains of Sunken Ship & Pottery Jars Unearthed in El Alamein

A recent Egyptian archaeological expedition led by the Central Department of Submerged Antiquities at the Supreme Council of Antiquities has discovered the remnants of a sunken ship and a trove of pottery artefacts off the coast of El Alamein.

During diving and meticulous archaeological surveys at a submerged site in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 650 metres from El Alamein beach, the team unearthed the remains of a shipwreck dating back to the third century BC. Among the notable discoveries were numerous amphoras, or jars, which were imported from the Greek island of Rhodes.

The archaeological mission used state-of-the-art photogrammetry technology to meticulously document the findings. The Central Department of Submerged Antiquities is currently studying various strategies for handling and preserving these relics, as well as devising plans for their extraction from the site.

The team intends to continue their underwater excavations throughout the season, hoping to unearth further evidence and unravel the secrets concealed within this ancient vessel.