2,000-year-old Shipwreck Discovered Off Coast of Alexandria, Egypt

Diving off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old boat believed to be a luxurious ‘pleasure barge’ from the Ptolemaic period. The team of underwater archaeologists made the fascinating discovery in the ancient harbor of Alexandria, the same place where Cleopatra’s royal quarters are believed to have been located. This finding sheds light on the lavish lifestyle of the ancient elite in Egypt during the final years of the pharaohs. The ‘pleasure barge’ is thought to have been used for leisurely cruises along the Nile River by the wealthy and powerful individuals of the time.