The Lost Kingdom of Cleopatra, Heracleion (Thonis), Egypt
For over a thousand years, Heracleion or Thonis was considered to be a legend (much like Atlantis is today). It was home to Egyptian Pharaohs and it’s written that Helen of Troy along with her lover, Paris (if familiar with the film Troy, thats Diane Kruger and Orlando Bloom) visited this ancient city as did Heracles (who the city is likely named after).
Heracleion is a myth no longer after being rediscovered in 2000 by Frank Goddio and his team. To date they have unearthed 64 ships, giant 16 foot statues, gold coins, stone slabs inscribed with Ancient Greek and Ancient Egyptian and hundreds of smaller archaeological gems. Can you imagine being Frank Goddio on first sight of this astonishing discovery? His Christmas sure came early!
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