In first ever discovery, archaeologists find ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off Alexandria coast
Archaeologists uncovered the first known thalamegos near Alexandria’s ancient port, a 35-meter pleasure boat matching Strabo’s account and preserved with Greek graffiti and timberwork.
The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, depicting several ancient Egyptian pleasure boats; illustrative.(photo credit: VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)ByJAMES GENNUpdated: