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Egyptian authorities recovered artifacts from a sunken city off Alexandria, believed to be part of the ancient seaport Canopus, dating back over 2,000 years. The relics include statues, building remnants, and a merchant ship, and will be displayed in an exhibition at the Alexandria National Museum. Rising sea levels threaten Alexandria's historic sites, with significant portions expected to be submerged by 2050.
Egypt has uncovered parts of a 2,000-year-old sunken city off Alexandria's coast, revealing ancient buildings, statues, and artefacts, which are believed to be linked to the historic city of Canopus. The site, submerged due to earthquakes and rising sea levels, offers valuable insights into Egypt's Ptolemaic and Roman eras, though only select items are being retrieved to preserve the site. The discovery highlights the ongoing threat of climate change to Alexandria, which is sinking and at risk of becoming uninhabitable by 2050.