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On Monday 8 December, archaeologists discovered the wreck of a 2,000-year-old ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria, further enriching our understanding of the region's maritime history. The vessel, measuring over 35 meters in length, was located near the submerged island of Antirhodos, a significant site that was part of Alexandria's expansive port, Portus Magnus. This discovery aligns with descriptions from the first-century Greek historian Strabo, who documented similar boats used by the royal court for leisure activities.…
