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The lost city of Thonis-Heracleion has fascinated archaeologists and history lovers since its rediscovery beneath the Mediterranean waves. Once a thriving port and religious hub of ancient Egypt, it now rests underwater as a silent ruin. But the question remains: why did it sink?

This video explores the leading theories behind the cataclysm that doomed Thonis-Heracleion.

🌍 Geological Instability: The city was built on fragile, clay-rich soil prone to liquefaction. Combined with seismic activity and possible tsunamis, the very ground beneath its temples and monuments was unstable. Massive structures, once symbols of grandeur, became the very weight that pulled the city down.

🌊 The Nile’s Role: The Nile Delta is a constantly shifting landscape, with sediments, floods, and tides reshaping the coastline. Over centuries, the relentless pressure of water, combined with the enormous weight of temples, obelisks, and stone statues, caused sections of the city to gradually subside.

⏳ A Slow, Inevitable Decline: Contrary to the idea of a sudden disaster, evidence suggests that Thonis-Heracleion’s fall was not instantaneous. Instead, it unfolded over centuries. Some districts may have collapsed suddenly, while others slowly sank, swallowed piece by piece until the entire city disappeared beneath the sea.

Today, the ruins lie preserved under the silt, offering an extraordinary glimpse into a city lost not to war or conquest, but to the forces of nature.
By understanding why Thonis-Heracleion sank, we uncover a timeless lesson: the power of the earth and sea to reclaim even the greatest of civilizations.

👉 Stay until the end to see how archaeologists pieced together the mystery of its fall.
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