Heraclion … The myth that came to life and became a reality. Literally surfaced from the bottom of the sea. Thousands of years later, his treasures came out of the water and millions of people watched how an amazing discovery brings a whole layer of history back to life.
Missing puzzle
The ancient city of Heraklion was known to many ancient Greek philosophers. Although its existence was not proven until the nineteenth century. And all because he did not leave any traces. After a stormy and boiling life, the city simply took and disappeared, and disappeared without a trace. With its rise from the bottom of the sea, numerous puzzles were solved. The missing pieces of puzzles, of which there are a great many on the pages of history, surprisingly gathered together and became the whole picture.
Like most incredible discoveries, this was also made by accident. The marine archaeologist Frank Boddio along the coast of Alexandria was looking for warships that sank at the end of the 18th century. Desperate to find something, he suddenly discovered the remains of a prosperous power that existed in the third century BC. Until now, everyone considered her a fiction. Scientists after fruitless attempts have lost hope to prove its existence.
What was Heraklion before?
He was a developed port. Located near the coast of Alexandria. Ships from Greece and other nearby powers flocked to it, and trade flourished here. And with it the city prospered and grew rich. Here she was going to know from everywhere, holidays were held on a large scale and Cleopatra was crowned here. Statues with her image were often found under water.
Among the objects found were giant statues of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis and the figures of the mysterious and unknown pharaoh. All of them were preserved in surprisingly good condition.
But perhaps the most important of the discoveries is the numerous pillars with inscriptions and hieroglyphs, which, according to archaeologists, are in excellent condition and provide fertile ground for studying the culture, life and beliefs of ancient settlers. About 600 rusty anchors were also raised to the surface. Researchers who began exploring the city claim that the ancient sailors had the omen to drop anchor into the water upon returning from long voyages. Sacrificing him thus to the gods. This was done for good luck in future travels.
