Rare statues discovered in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea are on display at the Rare statues discovered in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea are on display at the "Secrets of the Sunken City" exhibition, Alexandria, Egypt, Aug. 20, 2025. (AA Photo)

New exhibition in Alexandria: Unveiling the “Secrets of the Sunken City”

On Friday, August 23, 2025, the National Museum of Alexandria inaugurated a landmark exhibition titled “Secrets of the Sunken City”, organized by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The showcase brings to light breathtaking archaeological finds retrieved from the depths of the Mediterranean—objects that defy time and reveal hidden facets of ancient civilization.

The opening was attended by high-ranking officials, including Minister of Tourism Sharif Fathy and Alexandria’s Governor Ahmed Khaled, along with press delegations from Egypt and abroad.

During a press conference, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, emphasized that this marks the first temporary exhibition in Egypt dedicated entirely to underwater archaeology, and it will remain open for six months.

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(Source: thearchaeologist.org; August 31, 2025; https://tinyurl.com/22485tz5)
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