Archaeologists unveil nearly 2,000-year-old pleasure boat in Egypt

Dec 8, 2025, 10:43 AM20

(Update: Dec 11, 2025, 9:49 AM)

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Archaeologists unveil nearly 2,000-year-old pleasure boat in Egypt

Archaeologists led by Franck Goddio have excavated a nearly 2,000-year-old pleasure boat in Alexandria, Egypt.
The boat, called a ‘thalamagos’, signifies the luxurious lifestyle and ritual practices of early Roman Egypt.
This discovery sheds light on the maritime culture and religious ceremonies associated with ancient Egyptian deities.

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Roman province that encompassed most of modern-day Egypt

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