T honis-Heracleion once thrived at the mouth of the Nile, a vibrant city pulsing with trade and ceremony long before Alexandria rose to power in 331 BCE. It stood as Egypt’s main gateway to the ...

Thonis is the original Egyptian name for the city, whilst Heracleion is the Greek name, in honour of Heracles. Located at the western mouth of the River Nile, this was a prosperous port.

After seven years of underwater excavation, archaeologists have uncovered nearly 250 different artifacts that are part of the ancient city of Thonis-Heracleion. These artifacts are now on display ...