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Heracleion
Map of Nile Delta showing ancient Canopus, Heracleion, and Menouthis
Heracleion (Ancient Greek: ἩράκλειονHērákleion), also known as Thonis (Ancient Greek: ΘῶνιςThônis; from the Ancient Egyptian: Tȝ-ḥn.t; Coptic: ⲦϩⲱⲛⲓThōni, Coptic pronunciation:[dəˈhoːni])[1] and sometimes called Thonis-Heracleion, was an ancient Egyptian port city located near the Canopic Mouth of the Nile, about 32 km (20 mi) northeast of Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea.[2] It became inundated and its remains are located in Abu Qir Bay, currently 7 km (4.3 mi) off the coast, under ca. 19 ft (5.8 m) of water,[3][4] and near Abukir.[2][5] The sanctuary of Neith of Sais was located in Thonis.[6] A stele found on the site indicates that late in its history the city was known by both its Egyptian and Greek names.[7][8]
The legendary beginnings of Thonis go back to as early as the 12th century BC, and it is mentioned by ancient Greek historians. Its importance grew particularly during the waning days of the pharaohs.[9]
^ abRichard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 74, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
^Franck Goddio, The Topography and Excavation of Heracleion-Thonis and East-Canopus (1996-2006), Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology: Monograph 1, Institute of Archaeology, University of Oxford, 2007 (ISBN 978-0-954962739)
^Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
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Heracleion (Ancient Greek: Ἡράκλειον Hērákleion), also known as Thonis (Ancient Greek: Θῶνις Thônis; from the Ancient Egyptian: Tȝ-ḥn.t; Coptic: Ⲧϩⲱⲛⲓ...
to the third and fourth centuries BC, were found at the sunken city of Heracleion, colloquially known as Egypt's Atlantis. The investigations were conducted...
of Greek writing. The sister port of Naucratis was the harbour town of Heracleion, which was discovered in 2000. Archaeological evidence suggests that the...
the 7th century BC, there existed important port cities of Canopus and Heracleion. The latter was recently rediscovered underwater. Alexandria was founded...
from the underwater site of Heracleion, an ancient Egyptian city that was discovered by archaeologists in 2000. Heracleion was also located on the Canopic...
excavations of Franck Goddio and his team in the sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion. These ceremonies were fertility rites which symbolised the resurrection...
underwater archaeologist who, in 2000, discovered the city of Thonis-Heracleion 7 km (4.3 mi) off the Egyptian shore in Aboukir Bay. He led the excavation...
mouth of the Nile and the town of Abu Qir. The ancient cities of Canopus, Heracleion and Menouthis lie submerged beneath the waters of the bay. In 1798 it...
to Shu. As Khonsu, Heracles was worshipped at the now sunken city of Heracleion, where a large temple was constructed. Most often the Egyptians identified...
in the 19th century. It derives from the ancient sunken port city of Heracleion, located near the Canopic Mouth of the Nile, and which remained submerged...
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The Decree of Canopus attested the existence of the ancient city of Heracleion, which is now submerged, and has only recently been excavated. The Decree...
August 2020, two colossal statues discovered in the sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion by the IEASM were set up in the entrance hall of the GEM. Although there...
000 in history. At its peak, the population of the city was 300,000. Heracleion – A city built in the 7th Century B.C. The city had been a major port...
978-3-7913-3970-2 Shenker, Jack (15 Aug 2016). "Lost cities #6: how Thonis-Heracleion resurfaced after 1,000 years under water". The Guardian. Retrieved 11...
permanent Greek colony; major center for Greek Egyptian sea trade Thonis (Heracleion) 12th century BC 7th Amun Ἡράκλειον Egypt's main port during Late Period;...
Ministry for Antiquities discovered the ancient sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion in today's Abu Qir Bay. The statues of a colossal King and Queen are on...
expedition to Egypt in 525 B.C. 2023 archaeological findings in Thonis-Heracleion at Egypt, suggested that Greeks, who were already allowed to trade in...
Greek and Egyptian art and culture. At about the same time, the city of Heracleion, the closest to the sea, became an important port for Greek trade. It...
history of Egypt. At its peak, the population of the city was 300,000. Heracleion – A city built in the 12th century B.C. The city had been a major port...
the 7th century BC, there existed important port cities of Canopus and Heracleion. The latter was recently rediscovered under water. Part of Canopus is...
19th century surrounding the (now submerged) ancient Egyptian city of Heracleion at Alexandria include a 4th century BC, unusually sensual, detailed and...
revival in Hellenistic and Roman times. List of ancient Greek cities Heracleion Mogens Herman Hansen & Thomas Heine Nielsen (2004). "Achaia". An inventory...
Ministry for Antiquities discovered the ancient sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion in today's Abu Qir Bay. The statues of a colossal King and Queen are on...
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