The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced today, Thursday, the successful recovery of three heavy ancient artifacts from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea at Abu Qir Bay, Alexandria. The operation was carried out by the Department of Underwater Antiquities.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated that this marks the first underwater antiquities recovery operation in Egypt in 25 years.
He expressed his gratitude to all members of the Department of Underwater Antiquities, as well as to the Armed Forces represented by the Navy, and to Alexandria Governorate for their support.
The recovery ceremony, which took place earlier today, was attended by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Mahmoud Fawzi, Alexandria Governor Vice Admiral Ahmed Khaled, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Yomna El-Behar, Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry Ahmed Obeid, Secretary-General Dr. Mohamed Ismail, and Ahmed Youssef, Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board.
The Ministry had previously announced that a number of underwater antiquities from Abu Qir Bay would be recovered today in front of the cameras, marking a historic archaeological event in Alexandria.
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