Ancient statues, Roman coins and other artifacts from a sunken city were pulled from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt Thursday.

The relics date back over 2,000 years. Egyptian authorities said the site, located in the waters of Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria, may be an extension of the ancient city of Canopus, a prominent center during the Ptolemaic dynasty, which ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years, and the Roman Empire, which governed for around 600 years.

Over time, a series of earthquakes and rising sea levels submerged the city and the nearby port city of Thonis-Heracleion, leaving behind a treasure trove of historical remains.

Divers watch as a crane pulls an artifact from the waters at Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria, Egypt, on Aug. 21, 2025, as part of an event organized by th

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