Dive into a spectacular underwater journey 

Cleopatra & Egypt's Sunken Cities

Explore the lost world of Cleopatra & Egypt’s Sunken Cities and discover 200 treasures hidden underwater for over 2,000 years.

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Descend into the world of ancient Egypt’s most famous goddesses, queens, and legends. Explore over 200 hidden treasures, including stunning jewelry, gold coins, and statues excavated from ancient ports that highlight the influence of powerful figures like goddesses Isis and Aphrodite, Queen Cleopatra, and the mythical Helen of Troy. Plus, discover the science behind the underwater archaeology that brings these hidden treasures to the surface. 

Exhibition Highlights

This immersive journey will center the female figures of the time, including the goddesses Isis and Aphrodite, the mythical Helen of Troy, and queens Cleopatra and Arsinoe II.
Explore the world of Egypt’s rulers through objects hidden underwater for over 2,000 years through artifacts, digital interactives, media, projections, and ambient sounds and smells.
Encounter more than 200 objects excavated from ancient ports, many on view for the first time. Notable objects include the Statue of Arsinoe II as Aphrodite, a crystal head of Marc Anthony, and coins featuring famous figures, including Cleopatra.

Presenting Sponsor

Organized with the Institut Européen d'Archéologie Sous-Marine with the generous support of Hilti Foundation and in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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