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Ancient Royal Pleasure Boat Discovered Off Alexandria Coast

12/8/2025

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Archaeologists have discovered a 35-meter ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off Alexandria's coast.
The vessel, found near the submerged island of Antirhodos, features a central pavilion and a luxurious cabin, suggesting it was likely used for royal excursions.
The boat may have sunk during the destruction of the nearby Temple of Isis around AD 50.
Franck Goddio leads the excavation, noting that this is the first such boat found in Egypt.

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Archaeologists have discovered a 35-meter ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off Alexandria's coast.
The vessel, found near the submerged island of Antirhodos, features a central pavilion and a luxurious cabin, suggesting it was likely used for royal excursions.
The boat may have sunk during the destruction of the nearby Temple of Isis around AD 50.
Franck Goddio leads the excavation, noting that this is the first such boat found in Egypt.