Archaeologists find fruit baskets dating back to 4th century BC in the sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion

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In the ancient Greek coastal city of Thonis-Heracleion off the Egyptian coast, archaeologists found baskets containing fruits dating back to the fourth century BC, and hundreds of ceramic and bronze objects.

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According to media, all the pieces found were untouched since the city sank in the second century BC, and it went deeper in the eighth century AD, after the earthquake and tsunami.

It is worth mentioning that the Greek merchants and mercenaries lived in the city of Heraklion, where the Egyptians allowed foreigners to reside and build their own homes during the reign of the last pharaohs.

The marine archaeologist Franck Goddio discovered the ruins of this city at the start of the 21st century AD.

During these years, statues, huge tablets, and many different artifacts were discovered.

But the discovery of the baskets containing palm oil and grape seeds, which were untouched for more than 2,000 years stunned the scientists.

Goddio believes the baskets were saved because they were in a vault and that they were intended for a certain Greek ritual.

The team approved this conclusion, after they discovered a 60 metres long and eight metres wide mound, resembling an island surrounded by canals, according to Goddio.