Marine archaeologists using advanced underwater LIDAR have mapped a sunken ceremonial causeway located three miles off the coast of modern Alexandria. Dubbed the 'Avenue of Heroes,' the site contains over 50 life-sized statues of Ptolemaic kings and queens, many of which remain standing on their original limestone pedestals.
The avenue is believed to have been part of a massive royal precinct that was submerged by seismic activity in the 4th century CE. Experts note that the pristine condition of the granite and marble figures provides an unparalleled look at the fusion of Greek and Egyptian artistic styles during the Hellenistic period.