Egypt uncovers ruins of the sunken city of Canopus

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• Ancient ruins were recovered from the Mediterranean Sea in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, on Thursday.
• The underwater ruins are more than 2000 years old.
• The ruins are parts of the sunken city of Canopus.
• The city once belonged to the Macedonian-Greek dynasty and the Roman Empire.

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On Thursday, ancient ruins were recovered in the Egyptian Mediterranean city of Alexandria. With the help of cranes and divers, the 2000-year-old treasures were lifted out of the water.

The finds are parts of the sunken city of Canopus, which once belonged to the Macedonian-Greek dynasty and then to the Roman Empire.

In the video, you can admire the finds and find out why the ancient city sank.

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