Archaeologists from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities have uncovered the remains of a significant Ptolemaic-era naval outpost submerged off the coast of Marsa Matrouh. The underwater site includes massive stone anchors, remnants of a limestone quay, and several ceramic amphorae used for storing Mediterranean wine and grain.
This discovery highlights the importance of the northwestern coast as a strategic maritime corridor during the Hellenistic period. Researchers believe the site served as a vital resupply station for the Ptolemaic fleet, protecting merchant vessels and monitoring the maritime borders between Egypt and the western Mediterranean powers.
