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Archaeologists found a 115-foot ancient Egyptian pleasure barge near Cleopatra’s palace in Alexandria, likely from the first century A.D.
In December 2025, archaeologists led by Franck Goddio discovered a 115-foot ancient Egyptian pleasure barge, or thalamegos, near Cleopatra VII’s palace in Alexandria’s Portus Magnus.
The vessel, partially preserved with 92 feet of its structure intact, features a flat-bottomed hull and likely served for leisure, feasting, and religious ceremonies, possibly linked to the Temple of Isis.
Found near Greek graffiti from the first century A.D., the boat may have sunk during the temple’s destruction around 50 A.D.
The discovery, made by the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology, offers new insight into Roman-era Egypt’s maritime culture and Cleopatra’s reign.
Los arqueólogos encontraron una antigua barcaza de recreo egipcia de 45 metros cerca del palacio de Cleopatra en Alejandría, probablemente del siglo I d.C.