Monday, September 12

Swallowed by the Sea: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Lost City | All episodes

We follow a team of maritime archaeologists as they uncover glorious temples, statues, houses, and boats beneath the sea: a unique snapshot of ancient Egyptian life. In the 4th century BC, the city of Heracleion was a prosperous port adorned with statues and sphinxes, and home to the temple of Amun. Despite its importance, Heracleion then mysteriously disappears from the history records, as if wiped off the face of the earth. In 2000, the city's remains were finally discovered - 6 kilometers off the Egyptian coast, and 10 meters under water - pristinely preserved. (Film, 2014)