Temple of Greek goddess Aphrodite discovered underwater in Egypt (photo)

On the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, a group of archaeologists discovered a temple of the Greek goddess Aphrodite and another temple of the Egyptian god Amun. The findings were made near Heraklion

A team of researchers explored the ancient port city of Tonis-Heraklion in the Gulf of Abuqir, discovering the remains of temples in the southern canal of the city. This is reported by GreekReporter.

The sunken city was originally found in 2000, but researchers are still finding many lost treasures.

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The temple, dedicated to the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite, was identified by the number of bronze and ceramic idols found. This find is believed to have been particularly important because it illustrates that the Greeks, who were allowed to trade and settle in the city during the time of the pharaohs of the Saite dynasty (664-525 BC), had their own shrines to their own gods.

A number of weapons belonging to Greek mercenaries were also found. They defended access to the kingdom at the mouth of the Canopic Branch of the Nile. This branch was the largest and best navigable in ancient times.

It is believed that the second temple, dedicated to the Egyptian god of air, Amun, was destroyed during the cataclysms dating back to the middle of the second century BC.

As a reminder, ancient people used to make drinking bowls out of human skulls.

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